Belleville High School-West vs Union Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belleville High School-West
Belleville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,118 students
Union Elem School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
432 students
| Measure | Belleville High School-West Belleville, Illinois | Union Elem School Belleville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #438 of 691 | #1246 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13436 of 16,910 | #34786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,118 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 2,118 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Belleville | Belleville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 29.5).
- •Union Elem School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Union Elem School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Belleville High School-West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 78%).
- •Union Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •Belleville High School-West is the larger school with 2,118 students compared with 432.
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 Belleville High School-West better than Union Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elem School ranks higher (35.8 vs 29.5 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 Belleville High School-West and Union Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville High School-West: 2,118. Union Elem School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville High School-West and Union Elem School rank in Illinois?
Belleville High School-West is 438th of 691 and Union Elem School is 1246th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).