Spencer Crossing vs Spencer Trail
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 218 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spencer Crossing
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
544 students
Spencer Trail
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades K–K
367 students
| Measure | Spencer Crossing New Lenox, Illinois | Spencer Trail New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 670 | #2252 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3809 of 15,369 | #49468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 544 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 53% | – |
| city | New Lenox | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer Crossing scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 10.0).
- •Spencer Trail does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 21.8).
- •Spencer Crossing is the larger school with 544 students compared with 367.
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 Spencer Crossing better than Spencer Trail?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer Crossing ranks higher (67.9 vs 10.0 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 Spencer Crossing and Spencer Trail?
About 218 m in a straight line, between New Lenox and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Spencer Crossing: 544. Spencer Trail: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Spencer Crossing and Spencer Trail rank in Illinois?
Spencer Crossing is 111th of 670 and Spencer Trail is 2252nd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).