Mark Denman Elementary School vs South View Upper Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Denman Elementary School
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
545 students
South View Upper Elem School
Danville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
664 students
| Measure | Mark Denman Elementary School Danville, Illinois | South View Upper Elem School Danville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2145 of 2,303 | #665 of 670 |
| National rank | #48071 of 50,301 | #15248 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 545 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 9% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Denman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.1 vs 7.5).
- •Mark Denman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 9%).
- •Mark Denman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •South View Upper Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 95.2%).
- •Mark Denman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.0).
- •South View Upper Elem School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 545.
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 Mark Denman Elementary School better than South View Upper Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Denman Elementary School ranks higher (14.1 vs 7.5 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 Mark Denman Elementary School and South View Upper Elem School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Denman Elementary School: 545. South View Upper Elem School: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Denman Elementary School and South View Upper Elem School rank in Illinois?
Mark Denman Elementary School is 2145th of 2,303 and South View Upper Elem School is 665th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).