Belvidere South Middle School vs Washington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km 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
Washington Academy
Belvidere · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
721 students
| Measure | Belvidere South Middle School Belvidere, Illinois | Washington Academy Belvidere, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #508 of 670 | #1693 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12229 of 15,369 | #42271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 754 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 13% |
| city | Belvidere | Belvidere |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belvidere South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 24.1).
- •Belvidere South Middle School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 13%).
- •Belvidere South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Belvidere South Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 70.5%).
- •Belvidere South Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.4).
- •Belvidere South Middle School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 721.
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 Washington Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Belvidere South Middle School ranks higher (28.3 vs 24.1 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 Washington Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Belvidere and Belvidere in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belvidere South Middle School: 754. Washington Academy: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belvidere South Middle School and Washington Academy rank in Illinois?
Belvidere South Middle School is 508th of 670 and Washington Academy is 1693rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).