Black Hawk Elem School vs Glenside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Hawk Elem School
Glendale Hts · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students
Glenside Middle School
Glendale Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
732 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Elem School Glendale Hts, Illinois | Glenside Middle School Glendale Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1837 of 2,303 | #247 of 670 |
| National rank | #44575 of 50,301 | #7279 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 576 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| city | Glendale Hts | Glendale Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 20.4).
- •Glenside Middle School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •Glenside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 24%).
- •Glenside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 64.2%).
- •Glenside Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 21.3).
- •Glenside Middle School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 576.
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 Black Hawk Elem School better than Glenside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenside Middle School ranks higher (51.6 vs 20.4 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 Black Hawk Elem School and Glenside Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Glendale Hts and Glendale Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Elem School: 576. Glenside Middle School: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Elem School and Glenside Middle School rank in Illinois?
Black Hawk Elem School is 1837th of 2,303 and Glenside Middle School is 247th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).