Butterfield Elem School vs Glen Crest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butterfield Elem School
Lombard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Glen Crest Middle School
Glen Ellyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
723 students
| Measure | Butterfield Elem School Lombard, Illinois | Glen Crest Middle School Glen Ellyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #393 of 2,303 | #79 of 670 |
| National rank | #14444 of 50,301 | #2871 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 293 | 723 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | Lombard | Glen Ellyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Crest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 65.5).
- •Glen Crest Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Glen Crest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Butterfield Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 26.6%).
- •Butterfield Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Glen Crest Middle School is the larger school with 723 students compared with 293.
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 Butterfield Elem School better than Glen Crest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Crest Middle School ranks higher (72.3 vs 65.5 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 Butterfield Elem School and Glen Crest Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lombard and Glen Ellyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield Elem School: 293. Glen Crest Middle School: 723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield Elem School and Glen Crest Middle School rank in Illinois?
Butterfield Elem School is 393rd of 2,303 and Glen Crest Middle School is 79th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).