Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High vs Union Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High
Mackinaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
432 students
Union Elem School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
432 students
| Measure | Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High Mackinaw, Illinois | Union Elem School Belleville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #627 of 2,303 | #1246 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #20743 of 50,301 | #34786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 432 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 36% |
| city | Mackinaw | Belleville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 35.8).
- •Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 78%).
- •Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
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 Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High better than Union Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High ranks higher (56.3 vs 35.8 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 Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High and Union Elem School?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Mackinaw and Belleville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High: 432. Union Elem School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High and Union Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High is 627th of 2,303 and Union Elem School is 1246th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).