Ridge Circle Elem School vs Tefft Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridge Circle Elem School
Streamwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
Tefft Middle School
Streamwood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
606 students
| Measure | Ridge Circle Elem School Streamwood, Illinois | Tefft Middle School Streamwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1250 of 2,303 | #488 of 670 |
| National rank | #34841 of 50,301 | #11912 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 368 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| city | Streamwood | Streamwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Circle Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 30.1).
- •Ridge Circle Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Ridge Circle Elem School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Ridge Circle Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 64.2%).
- •Tefft Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.3).
- •Tefft Middle School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 368.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ridge Circle Elem School better than Tefft Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Circle Elem School ranks higher (35.7 vs 30.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ridge Circle Elem School and Tefft Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Streamwood and Streamwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridge Circle Elem School: 368. Tefft Middle School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridge Circle Elem School and Tefft Middle School rank in Illinois?
Ridge Circle Elem School is 1250th of 2,303 and Tefft Middle School is 488th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).