Albert Cassens Elementary vs Liberty Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albert Cassens Elementary
Glen Carbon · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
477 students
Liberty Middle School
Edwardsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
888 students
| Measure | Albert Cassens Elementary Glen Carbon, Illinois | Liberty Middle School Edwardsville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 2,303 | #185 of 670 |
| National rank | #14624 of 50,301 | #5758 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 888 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 888 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 48% |
| city | Glen Carbon | Edwardsville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albert Cassens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 58.7).
- •Albert Cassens Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Albert Cassens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 45%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 19.5%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.7).
- •Liberty Middle School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 477.
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 Albert Cassens Elementary better than Liberty Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Albert Cassens Elementary ranks higher (65.2 vs 58.7 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 Albert Cassens Elementary and Liberty Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Glen Carbon and Edwardsville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert Cassens Elementary: 477. Liberty Middle School: 888. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert Cassens Elementary and Liberty Middle School rank in Illinois?
Albert Cassens Elementary is 402nd of 2,303 and Liberty Middle School is 185th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).