Johns Hill Magnet School vs Meadow View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 201 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johns Hill Magnet School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
627 students
Meadow View Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
| Measure | Johns Hill Magnet School Decatur, Illinois | Meadow View Elementary School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1731 of 2,303 | #1279 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42952 of 50,301 | #35344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 627 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| city | Decatur | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow View Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 23.0).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Meadow View Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Meadow View Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 79.7%).
- •Johns Hill Magnet School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.7).
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 Johns Hill Magnet School better than Meadow View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow View Elementary School ranks higher (34.9 vs 23.0 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 Johns Hill Magnet School and Meadow View Elementary School?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johns Hill Magnet School: 627. Meadow View Elementary School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johns Hill Magnet School and Meadow View Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Johns Hill Magnet School is 1731st of 2,303 and Meadow View Elementary School is 1279th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).