Troy Cronin Elem School vs Troy Middle 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.
Troy Cronin Elem School
Shorewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
Troy Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
881 students
| Measure | Troy Cronin Elem School Shorewood, Illinois | Troy Middle School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 2,303 | #134 of 670 |
| National rank | #18553 of 50,301 | #4313 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 466 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| city | Shorewood | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Troy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 59.5).
- •Troy Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Troy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Troy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 45.5%).
- •Troy Cronin Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.8).
- •Troy Middle School is the larger school with 881 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 Troy Cronin Elem School better than Troy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Troy Middle School ranks higher (65.4 vs 59.5 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 Troy Cronin Elem School and Troy Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Shorewood and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Troy Cronin Elem School: 466. Troy Middle School: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Troy Cronin Elem School and Troy Middle School rank in Illinois?
Troy Cronin Elem School is 538th of 2,303 and Troy Middle School is 134th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).