Ben-Gil Elementary School vs Gillespie Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 511 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben-Gil Elementary School
Gillespie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Gillespie Middle School
Gillespie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
| Measure | Ben-Gil Elementary School Gillespie, Illinois | Gillespie Middle School Gillespie, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1117 of 2,303 | #471 of 670 |
| National rank | #32309 of 50,301 | #11617 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 523 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 20% |
| city | Gillespie | Gillespie |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben-Gil Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 31.5).
- •Ben-Gil Elementary School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Ben-Gil Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Gillespie Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 66.2%).
- •Ben-Gil Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Ben-Gil Elementary School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 244.
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 Ben-Gil Elementary School better than Gillespie Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ben-Gil Elementary School ranks higher (39.4 vs 31.5 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 Ben-Gil Elementary School and Gillespie Middle School?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Gillespie and Gillespie in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben-Gil Elementary School: 523. Gillespie Middle School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben-Gil Elementary School and Gillespie Middle School rank in Illinois?
Ben-Gil Elementary School is 1117th of 2,303 and Gillespie Middle School is 471st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).