Bethalto East Primary School vs East Alton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethalto East Primary School
Bethalto · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
387 students
East Alton Middle School
East Alton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
193 students
| Measure | Bethalto East Primary School Bethalto, Illinois | East Alton Middle School East Alton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #662 of 2,303 | #442 of 670 |
| National rank | #21564 of 50,301 | #11120 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 387 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Bethalto | East Alton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethalto East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 33.8).
- •East Alton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 51.9%).
- •East Alton Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.9).
- •Bethalto East Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 193.
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 Bethalto East Primary School better than East Alton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethalto East Primary School ranks higher (55.1 vs 33.8 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 Bethalto East Primary School and East Alton Middle School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Bethalto and East Alton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethalto East Primary School: 387. East Alton Middle School: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethalto East Primary School and East Alton Middle School rank in Illinois?
Bethalto East Primary School is 662nd of 2,303 and East Alton Middle School is 442nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).