Beach Park Middle School vs Prairie Trail School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Park Middle School
Beach Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
Prairie Trail School
Wadsworth · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
454 students
| Measure | Beach Park Middle School Beach Park, Illinois | Prairie Trail School Wadsworth, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #583 of 670 | #1578 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13525 of 15,369 | #40672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 715 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 20% |
| city | Beach Park | Wadsworth |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Trail School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 21.5).
- •Prairie Trail School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 9%).
- •Prairie Trail School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Beach Park Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 59%).
- •Prairie Trail School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.6).
- •Beach Park Middle School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 454.
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 Beach Park Middle School better than Prairie Trail School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Trail School ranks higher (26.6 vs 21.5 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 Beach Park Middle School and Prairie Trail School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Beach Park and Wadsworth in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Park Middle School: 715. Prairie Trail School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Park Middle School and Prairie Trail School rank in Illinois?
Beach Park Middle School is 583rd of 670 and Prairie Trail School is 1578th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).