Glen Crest Middle School vs Westfield Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Crest Middle School
Glen Ellyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
723 students
Westfield Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students
| Measure | Glen Crest Middle School Glen Ellyn, Illinois | Westfield Elem School Glen Ellyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #79 of 670 | #129 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2871 of 15,369 | #5640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 723 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 723 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 72% |
| city | Glen Ellyn | Glen Ellyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westfield Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 72.3).
- •Westfield Elem School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Glen Crest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Westfield Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 26.6%).
- •Westfield Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.5).
- •Glen Crest Middle School is the larger school with 723 students compared with 311.
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 Glen Crest Middle School better than Westfield Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Westfield Elem School ranks higher (78.9 vs 72.3 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 Glen Crest Middle School and Westfield Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Glen Ellyn and Glen Ellyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Crest Middle School: 723. Westfield Elem School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Crest Middle School and Westfield Elem School rank in Illinois?
Glen Crest Middle School is 79th of 670 and Westfield Elem School is 129th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).