J Giles Elem School vs Union Ridge Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Giles Elem School
Norridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
499 students
Union Ridge Elem School
Harwood Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
664 students
| Measure | J Giles Elem School Norridge, Illinois | Union Ridge Elem School Harwood Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 670 | #488 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8231 of 15,369 | #17323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 499 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| city | Norridge | Harwood Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Ridge Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 47.3).
- •Union Ridge Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Union Ridge Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •J Giles Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 50.6%).
- •Union Ridge Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.6).
- •Union Ridge Elem School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 499.
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 J Giles Elem School better than Union Ridge Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Ridge Elem School ranks higher (61.3 vs 47.3 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 J Giles Elem School and Union Ridge Elem School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Norridge and Harwood Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Giles Elem School: 499. Union Ridge Elem School: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Giles Elem School and Union Ridge Elem School rank in Illinois?
J Giles Elem School is 304th of 670 and Union Ridge Elem School is 488th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).