Dunlap Valley Middle School vs Wilder-Waite Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunlap Valley Middle School
Dunlap · Public middle · Grades 6–8
546 students
Wilder-Waite Grade School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
| Measure | Dunlap Valley Middle School Dunlap, Illinois | Wilder-Waite Grade School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 670 | #313 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1848 of 15,369 | #12107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 546 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Dunlap | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunlap Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 68.9).
- •Wilder-Waite Grade School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Dunlap Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Dunlap Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 24.5%).
- •Dunlap Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.6).
- •Dunlap Valley Middle School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 404.
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 Dunlap Valley Middle School better than Wilder-Waite Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunlap Valley Middle School ranks higher (77.8 vs 68.9 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 Dunlap Valley Middle School and Wilder-Waite Grade School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Dunlap and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunlap Valley Middle School: 546. Wilder-Waite Grade School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunlap Valley Middle School and Wilder-Waite Grade School rank in Illinois?
Dunlap Valley Middle School is 48th of 670 and Wilder-Waite Grade School is 313th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).