Beecher Elem School vs Meridian Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 223 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beecher Elem School
Beecher · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
Meridian Elem School
Blue Mound · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Beecher Elem School Beecher, Illinois | Meridian Elem School Blue Mound, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #667 of 2,303 | #1290 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #21633 of 50,301 | #35519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 459 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Beecher | Blue Mound |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beecher Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 34.6).
- •Beecher Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Beecher Elem School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Beecher Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 48%).
- •Beecher Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.8).
- •Meridian Elem School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 459.
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 Beecher Elem School better than Meridian Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Beecher Elem School ranks higher (55.0 vs 34.6 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 Beecher Elem School and Meridian Elem School?
About 223 km in a straight line, between Beecher and Blue Mound in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beecher Elem School: 459. Meridian Elem School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beecher Elem School and Meridian Elem School rank in Illinois?
Beecher Elem School is 667th of 2,303 and Meridian Elem School is 1290th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).