Banner Elementary School vs Dunlap Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banner Elementary School
Dunlap · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students
Dunlap Valley Middle School
Dunlap · Public middle · Grades 6–8
546 students
| Measure | Banner Elementary School Dunlap, Illinois | Dunlap Valley Middle School Dunlap, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #262 of 2,303 | #48 of 670 |
| National rank | #10560 of 50,301 | #1848 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 375 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| city | Dunlap | Dunlap |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunlap Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 71.0).
- •Banner Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Dunlap Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Banner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 22.3%).
- •Dunlap Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.6).
- •Dunlap Valley Middle School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 375.
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 Banner Elementary School better than Dunlap Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunlap Valley Middle School ranks higher (77.8 vs 71.0 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 Banner Elementary School and Dunlap Valley Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Dunlap and Dunlap in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banner Elementary School: 375. Dunlap Valley Middle School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banner Elementary School and Dunlap Valley Middle School rank in Illinois?
Banner Elementary School is 262nd of 2,303 and Dunlap Valley Middle School is 48th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).