Emge Junior High School vs Sangamon Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 161 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emge Junior High School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
146 students
Sangamon Valley Middle School
Illiopolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
145 students
| Measure | Emge Junior High School Belleville, Illinois | Sangamon Valley Middle School Illiopolis, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #484 of 670 | #382 of 670 |
| National rank | #11828 of 15,369 | #10052 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 146 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Belleville | Illiopolis |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sangamon Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 30.5).
- •Sangamon Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Sangamon Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Emge Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 62.8%).
- •Sangamon Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.3).
- •Emge Junior High School is the larger school with 146 students compared with 145.
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 Emge Junior High School better than Sangamon Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sangamon Valley Middle School ranks higher (39.0 vs 30.5 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 Emge Junior High School and Sangamon Valley Middle School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Illiopolis in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emge Junior High School: 146. Sangamon Valley Middle School: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emge Junior High School and Sangamon Valley Middle School rank in Illinois?
Emge Junior High School is 484th of 670 and Sangamon Valley Middle School is 382nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).