Elmwood Elem School vs Zion Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 814 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Elem School
Zion · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
336 students
Zion Central Middle School
Zion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students
| Measure | Elmwood Elem School Zion, Illinois | Zion Central Middle School Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2112 of 2,303 | #614 of 670 |
| National rank | #47685 of 50,301 | #13998 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 9% |
| city | Zion | Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zion Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 14.9).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Zion Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 87.5%).
- •Zion Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.0).
- •Elmwood Elem School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 330.
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 Elmwood Elem School better than Zion Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Zion Central Middle School ranks higher (18.7 vs 14.9 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 Elmwood Elem School and Zion Central Middle School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Zion and Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Elem School: 336. Zion Central Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Elem School and Zion Central Middle School rank in Illinois?
Elmwood Elem School is 2112th of 2,303 and Zion Central Middle School is 614th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).