Bent Elem School vs Bloomington Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bent Elem School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
Bloomington Jr High School
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,050 students
| Measure | Bent Elem School Bloomington, Illinois | Bloomington Jr High School Bloomington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1721 of 2,303 | #538 of 670 |
| National rank | #42732 of 50,301 | #12812 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 389 | 1,050 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 1,050 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bloomington Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 23.3).
- •Bent Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Bloomington Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Bloomington Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 66.8%).
- •Bloomington Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •Bloomington Jr High School is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 389.
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 Bent Elem School better than Bloomington Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bloomington Jr High School ranks higher (25.2 vs 23.3 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 Bent Elem School and Bloomington Jr High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bent Elem School: 389. Bloomington Jr High School: 1,050. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bent Elem School and Bloomington Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Bent Elem School is 1721st of 2,303 and Bloomington Jr High School is 538th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).