Crete Elementary School vs Crete-Monee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crete Elementary School
Crete · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Crete-Monee Middle School
University Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,002 students
| Measure | Crete Elementary School Crete, Illinois | Crete-Monee Middle School University Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1460 of 2,303 | #503 of 670 |
| National rank | #38538 of 50,301 | #12180 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 381 | 1,002 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 1,002 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 10% |
| city | Crete | University Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crete Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 28.6).
- •Crete Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 10%).
- •Crete Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Crete-Monee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 65.4%).
- •Crete-Monee Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.7).
- •Crete-Monee Middle School is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 381.
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 Crete Elementary School better than Crete-Monee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Crete Elementary School ranks higher (30.0 vs 28.6 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 Crete Elementary School and Crete-Monee Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Crete and University Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crete Elementary School: 381. Crete-Monee Middle School: 1,002. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crete Elementary School and Crete-Monee Middle School rank in Illinois?
Crete Elementary School is 1460th of 2,303 and Crete-Monee Middle School is 503rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).