Galesburg Jr High School vs Silas Willard Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galesburg Jr High School
Galesburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
518 students
Silas Willard Elem School
Galesburg · Public elementary · Grades K–4
425 students
| Measure | Galesburg Jr High School Galesburg, Illinois | Silas Willard Elem School Galesburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #498 of 670 | #1093 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12035 of 15,369 | #31617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 518 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | Galesburg | Galesburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silas Willard Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 29.4).
- •Silas Willard Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Galesburg Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Silas Willard Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 79%).
- •Silas Willard Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.2).
- •Galesburg Jr High School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 425.
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 Galesburg Jr High School better than Silas Willard Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Silas Willard Elem School ranks higher (40.5 vs 29.4 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 Galesburg Jr High School and Silas Willard Elem School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Galesburg and Galesburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galesburg Jr High School: 518. Silas Willard Elem School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galesburg Jr High School and Silas Willard Elem School rank in Illinois?
Galesburg Jr High School is 498th of 670 and Silas Willard Elem School is 1093rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).