Fairview Elem School vs Washington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students
Washington Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | Fairview Elem School Springfield, Illinois | Washington Middle School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1818 of 2,303 | #592 of 670 |
| National rank | #44213 of 50,301 | #13645 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 302 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 8% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.0 vs 20.8).
- •Fairview Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Fairview Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Fairview Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 79.8%).
- •Washington Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.6).
- •Washington Middle School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 302.
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 Fairview Elem School better than Washington Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairview Elem School and Washington Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elem School: 302. Washington Middle School: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elem School and Washington Middle School rank in Illinois?
Fairview Elem School is 1818th of 2,303 and Washington Middle School is 592nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).