Belvidere South Middle School vs Meehan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 442 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belvidere South Middle School
Belvidere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
Meehan Elementary School
Belvidere · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
688 students
| Measure | Belvidere South Middle School Belvidere, Illinois | Meehan Elementary School Belvidere, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #508 of 670 | #1751 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12229 of 15,369 | #43288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 754 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Belvidere | Belvidere |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belvidere South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 22.5).
- •Meehan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Belvidere South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Meehan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 65.1%).
- •Belvidere South Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.0).
- •Belvidere South Middle School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 688.
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 Belvidere South Middle School better than Meehan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Belvidere South Middle School ranks higher (28.3 vs 22.5 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 Belvidere South Middle School and Meehan Elementary School?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Belvidere and Belvidere in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belvidere South Middle School: 754. Meehan Elementary School: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belvidere South Middle School and Meehan Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Belvidere South Middle School is 508th of 670 and Meehan Elementary School is 1751st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).