Gillespie Middle School vs Mt Olive Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillespie Middle School
Gillespie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
Mt Olive Elementary School
Mount Olive · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
328 students
| Measure | Gillespie Middle School Gillespie, Illinois | Mt Olive Elementary School Mount Olive, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 670 | #898 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11617 of 15,369 | #26832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 244 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| city | Gillespie | Mount Olive |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Olive Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 31.5).
- •Mt Olive Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Gillespie Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Mt Olive Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 62.7%).
- •Mt Olive Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.4).
- •Mt Olive Elementary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 244.
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 Gillespie Middle School better than Mt Olive Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Olive Elementary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 31.5 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 Gillespie Middle School and Mt Olive Elementary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Gillespie and Mount Olive in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillespie Middle School: 244. Mt Olive Elementary School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillespie Middle School and Mt Olive Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Gillespie Middle School is 471st of 670 and Mt Olive Elementary School is 898th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).