Central Jr High School vs Reservoir Gifted School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 252 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Jr High School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
308 students
Reservoir Gifted School
Peoria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
308 students
| Measure | Central Jr High School Belleville, Illinois | Reservoir Gifted School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #328 of 670 | #45 of 670 |
| National rank | #8667 of 15,369 | #1727 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 308 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 88% |
| city | Belleville | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reservoir Gifted School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 45.2).
- •Reservoir Gifted School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 29%).
- •Reservoir Gifted School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Reservoir Gifted School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 64%).
- •Central Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 19.3).
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 Central Jr High School better than Reservoir Gifted School?
On the Success Index (US), Reservoir Gifted School ranks higher (78.5 vs 45.2 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 Central Jr High School and Reservoir Gifted School?
About 252 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Jr High School: 308. Reservoir Gifted School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Jr High School and Reservoir Gifted School rank in Illinois?
Central Jr High School is 328th of 670 and Reservoir Gifted School is 45th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).