Blackstone Elem School vs Mendota Twp High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackstone Elem School
Mendota · Public elementary · Grades K–1
197 students
Mendota Twp High School
Mendota · Public high · Grades 9–12
493 students
| Measure | Blackstone Elem School Mendota, Illinois | Mendota Twp High School Mendota, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 2,303 | #312 of 691 |
| National rank | #20501 of 50,301 | #11645 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 197 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Mendota | Mendota |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackstone Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 37.3).
- •Mendota Twp High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 62.4%).
- •Blackstone Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.3).
- •Mendota Twp High School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 197.
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 Blackstone Elem School better than Mendota Twp High School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackstone Elem School ranks higher (56.6 vs 37.3 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 Blackstone Elem School and Mendota Twp High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mendota and Mendota in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Elem School: 197. Mendota Twp High School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Elem School and Mendota Twp High School rank in Illinois?
Blackstone Elem School is 616th of 2,303 and Mendota Twp High School is 312th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).