Benjamin Elem School vs Evans Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Elem School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
607 students
Evans Junior High School
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
| Measure | Benjamin Elem School Bloomington, Illinois | Evans Junior High School Bloomington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 2,303 | #275 of 670 |
| National rank | #10772 of 50,301 | #7826 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 607 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 33% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 49.1).
- •Benjamin Elem School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 33%).
- •Benjamin Elem School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Benjamin Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 30.3%).
- •Evans Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.4).
- •Evans Junior High School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 607.
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 Benjamin Elem School better than Evans Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Elem School ranks higher (70.7 vs 49.1 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 Benjamin Elem School and Evans Junior High School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Elem School: 607. Evans Junior High School: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Elem School and Evans Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Benjamin Elem School is 268th of 2,303 and Evans Junior High School is 275th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).