Blackhawk Elementary School vs Prairie Hill Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackhawk Elementary School
South Beloit · Public middle · Grades 5–6
139 students
Prairie Hill Elem School
South Beloit · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
447 students
| Measure | Blackhawk Elementary School South Beloit, Illinois | Prairie Hill Elem School South Beloit, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #438 of 670 | #239 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11038 of 15,369 | #9669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 139 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 9.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| city | South Beloit | South Beloit |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Hill Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 34.1).
- •Prairie Hill Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Prairie Hill Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Prairie Hill Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 50.4%).
- •Prairie Hill Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.4).
- •Prairie Hill Elem School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 139.
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 Blackhawk Elementary School better than Prairie Hill Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Hill Elem School ranks higher (72.4 vs 34.1 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 Blackhawk Elementary School and Prairie Hill Elem School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between South Beloit and South Beloit in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackhawk Elementary School: 139. Prairie Hill Elem School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackhawk Elementary School and Prairie Hill Elem School rank in Illinois?
Blackhawk Elementary School is 438th of 670 and Prairie Hill Elem School is 239th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).