Benjamin Elem School vs Tri-Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.4 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
Tri-Valley Middle School
Downs · Public middle · Grades 4–8
450 students
| Measure | Benjamin Elem School Bloomington, Illinois | Tri-Valley Middle School Downs, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #268 of 2,303 | #33 of 670 |
| National rank | #10772 of 50,301 | #1368 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 607 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 60% |
| city | Bloomington | Downs |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tri-Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 70.7).
- •Benjamin Elem School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Tri-Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Tri-Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 11%).
- •Tri-Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.4).
- •Benjamin Elem School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 450.
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 Tri-Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tri-Valley Middle School ranks higher (80.8 vs 70.7 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 Tri-Valley Middle School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Downs in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Elem School: 607. Tri-Valley Middle School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Elem School and Tri-Valley Middle School rank in Illinois?
Benjamin Elem School is 268th of 2,303 and Tri-Valley Middle School is 33rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).