Dalzell Grade School vs Parkside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalzell Grade School
Dalzell · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
45 students
Parkside Middle School
Peru · Public middle · Grades 5–8
372 students
| Measure | Dalzell Grade School Dalzell, Illinois | Parkside Middle School Peru, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #371 of 670 |
| National rank | – | #9775 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 45 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 45 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 20% |
| city | Dalzell | Peru |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dalzell Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 40.2).
- •Dalzell Grade School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 20%).
- •Dalzell Grade School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 45%).
- •Dalzell Grade School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 12.8).
- •Parkside Middle School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 45.
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 Dalzell Grade School better than Parkside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dalzell Grade School ranks higher (59.9 vs 40.2 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 Dalzell Grade School and Parkside Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Dalzell and Peru in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalzell Grade School: 45. Parkside Middle School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalzell Grade School and Parkside Middle School rank in Illinois?
Dalzell Grade School is unranked and Parkside Middle School is 371st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).