Grant Middle School vs Illini Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Middle School
Fairview Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
254 students
Illini Elem School
Fairview Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
315 students
| Measure | Grant Middle School Fairview Heights, Illinois | Illini Elem School Fairview Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #425 of 670 | #1209 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10818 of 15,369 | #34107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 254 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| city | Fairview Heights | Fairview Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Illini Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 35.2).
- •Illini Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Illini Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Grant Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 48.9%).
- •Grant Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.1).
- •Illini Elem School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 254.
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 Grant Middle School better than Illini Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Illini Elem School ranks higher (36.8 vs 35.2 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 Grant Middle School and Illini Elem School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fairview Heights and Fairview Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Middle School: 254. Illini Elem School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Middle School and Illini Elem School rank in Illinois?
Grant Middle School is 425th of 670 and Illini Elem School is 1209th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).