Americana Elementary School vs Glenside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 580 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Americana Elementary School
Glendale Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–4
401 students
Glenside Middle School
Glendale Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
732 students
| Measure | Americana Elementary School Glendale Heights, Illinois | Glenside Middle School Glendale Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1065 of 2,303 | #247 of 670 |
| National rank | #30603 of 50,301 | #7279 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 401 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 30% |
| city | Glendale Heights | Glendale Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 42.0).
- •Americana Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Glenside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 36%).
- •Glenside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 54.6%).
- •Glenside Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.5).
- •Glenside Middle School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 401.
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 Americana Elementary School better than Glenside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenside Middle School ranks higher (51.6 vs 42.0 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 Americana Elementary School and Glenside Middle School?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Glendale Heights and Glendale Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Americana Elementary School: 401. Glenside Middle School: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Americana Elementary School and Glenside Middle School rank in Illinois?
Americana Elementary School is 1065th of 2,303 and Glenside Middle School is 247th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).