Bentley Elem School vs Zadok Casey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 363 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentley Elem School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
380 students
Zadok Casey Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students
| Measure | Bentley Elem School New Lenox, Illinois | Zadok Casey Middle School Mount Vernon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 670 | #610 of 670 |
| National rank | #7327 of 15,369 | #13951 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 380 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 9% |
| city | New Lenox | Mount Vernon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bentley Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 19.0).
- •Bentley Elem School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 9%).
- •Bentley Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 17%).
- •Bentley Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 83.9%).
- •Zadok Casey Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 20.0).
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 Bentley Elem School better than Zadok Casey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bentley Elem School ranks higher (51.4 vs 19.0 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 Bentley Elem School and Zadok Casey Middle School?
About 363 km in a straight line, between New Lenox and Mount Vernon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bentley Elem School: 380. Zadok Casey Middle School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bentley Elem School and Zadok Casey Middle School rank in Illinois?
Bentley Elem School is 251st of 670 and Zadok Casey Middle School is 610th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).