Beach Park Middle School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 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
West Elementary School
Zion · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
339 students
| Measure | Beach Park Middle School Beach Park, Illinois | West Elementary School Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #583 of 670 | #1830 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13525 of 15,369 | #44432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 715 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 9% |
| city | Beach Park | Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.5 vs 20.7).
- •West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Beach Park Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 84.4%).
- •West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.6).
- •Beach Park Middle School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 339.
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 West Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beach Park Middle School and West Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Beach Park and Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Park Middle School: 715. West Elementary School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Park Middle School and West Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Beach Park Middle School is 583rd of 670 and West Elementary School is 1830th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).