Columbia Middle School vs Parkview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 701 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
612 students
Parkview Elementary School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
427 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Columbia, Illinois | Parkview Elementary School Columbia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 670 | #164 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3968 of 15,369 | #6902 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 612 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 67.1).
- •Parkview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Parkview Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Parkview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 17.3%).
- •Parkview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.5).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 427.
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 Columbia Middle School better than Parkview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkview Elementary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 67.1 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 Columbia Middle School and Parkview Elementary School?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 612. Parkview Elementary School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Parkview Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Columbia Middle School is 121st of 670 and Parkview Elementary School is 164th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).