East Prairie Middle School vs North Ward Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Prairie Middle School
Tuscola · Public middle · Grades 5–8
271 students
North Ward Elementary School
Tuscola · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
334 students
| Measure | East Prairie Middle School Tuscola, Illinois | North Ward Elementary School Tuscola, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 670 | #1081 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7873 of 15,369 | #31277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 271 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Tuscola | Tuscola |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Prairie Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 41.0).
- •North Ward Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •East Prairie Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •East Prairie Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 44.3%).
- •East Prairie Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 11.9).
- •North Ward Elementary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 271.
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 East Prairie Middle School better than North Ward Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Prairie Middle School ranks higher (48.9 vs 41.0 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 East Prairie Middle School and North Ward Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tuscola and Tuscola in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Prairie Middle School: 271. North Ward Elementary School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Prairie Middle School and North Ward Elementary School rank in Illinois?
East Prairie Middle School is 279th of 670 and North Ward Elementary School is 1081st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).