Golf Middle School vs V H Nelson 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.
Golf Middle School
Morton Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–8
306 students
V H Nelson Elem School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
| Measure | Golf Middle School Morton Grove, Illinois | V H Nelson Elem School Niles, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 670 | #1101 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3992 of 15,369 | #31971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 306 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 35% |
| city | Morton Grove | Niles |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golf Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 40.0).
- •Golf Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Golf Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 36%).
- •Golf Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 63.5%).
- •V H Nelson Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.9).
- •V H Nelson Elem School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 306.
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 Golf Middle School better than V H Nelson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Golf Middle School ranks higher (67.0 vs 40.0 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 Golf Middle School and V H Nelson Elem School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Morton Grove and Niles in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golf Middle School: 306. V H Nelson Elem School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golf Middle School and V H Nelson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Golf Middle School is 122nd of 670 and V H Nelson Elem School is 1101st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).