Challand Middle School vs Merrill Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challand Middle School
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
Merrill Elem School
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
258 students
| Measure | Challand Middle School Sterling, Illinois | Merrill Elem School Rock Falls, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 670 | #1743 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13338 of 15,369 | #43089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 726 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| city | Sterling | Rock Falls |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.4 vs 22.8).
- •Merrill Elem School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Challand Middle School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Challand Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 77.9%).
- •Merrill Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.5).
- •Challand Middle School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 258.
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 Challand Middle School better than Merrill Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Challand Middle School and Merrill Elem School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Rock Falls in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challand Middle School: 726. Merrill Elem School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challand Middle School and Merrill Elem School rank in Illinois?
Challand Middle School is 571st of 670 and Merrill Elem School is 1743rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).