Timber Ridge Middle School vs Wesmere Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 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
Wesmere Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
| Measure | Timber Ridge Middle School Plainfield, Illinois | Wesmere Elementary School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 670 | #1116 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7716 of 15,369 | #32301 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 885 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 26% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timber Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 39.5).
- •Timber Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 26%).
- •Timber Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Timber Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 44.3%).
- •Wesmere Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.5).
- •Timber Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 544.
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 Wesmere Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Timber Ridge Middle School ranks higher (49.7 vs 39.5 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 Wesmere Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Timber Ridge Middle School: 885. Wesmere Elementary School: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Timber Ridge Middle School and Wesmere Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Timber Ridge Middle School is 270th of 670 and Wesmere Elementary School is 1116th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).