Timber Ridge Middle School vs Troy Cronin Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Timber Ridge Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
885 students
Troy Cronin Elem School
Shorewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
| Measure | Timber Ridge Middle School Plainfield, Illinois | Troy Cronin Elem School Shorewood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 670 | #538 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7716 of 15,369 | #18553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 885 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Plainfield | Shorewood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Troy Cronin Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 49.7).
- •Troy Cronin Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Troy Cronin Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Timber Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 45.5%).
- •Troy Cronin Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.5).
- •Timber Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 466.
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 Timber Ridge Middle School better than Troy Cronin Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Troy Cronin Elem School ranks higher (59.5 vs 49.7 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 Timber Ridge Middle School and Troy Cronin Elem School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Shorewood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Timber Ridge Middle School: 885. Troy Cronin Elem School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Timber Ridge Middle School and Troy Cronin Elem School rank in Illinois?
Timber Ridge Middle School is 270th of 670 and Troy Cronin Elem School is 538th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).