Balmoral Elem Sch vs Beecher Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmoral Elem Sch
Crete · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Beecher Junior High School
Beecher · Public middle · Grades 6–8
249 students
| Measure | Balmoral Elem Sch Crete, Illinois | Beecher Junior High School Beecher, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1958 of 2,303 | #376 of 670 |
| National rank | #46043 of 50,301 | #9985 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 472 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 19% |
| city | Crete | Beecher |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beecher Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 18.0).
- •Beecher Junior High School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 16%).
- •Beecher Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Beecher Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 72.5%).
- •Beecher Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.3).
- •Balmoral Elem Sch is the larger school with 472 students compared with 249.
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 Balmoral Elem Sch better than Beecher Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Beecher Junior High School ranks higher (39.2 vs 18.0 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 Balmoral Elem Sch and Beecher Junior High School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Crete and Beecher in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balmoral Elem Sch: 472. Beecher Junior High School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balmoral Elem Sch and Beecher Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Balmoral Elem Sch is 1958th of 2,303 and Beecher Junior High School is 376th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).