Mark W Bills Middle School vs Ridgeview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark W Bills Middle School
Peoria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
258 students
Ridgeview Elementary School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | Mark W Bills Middle School Peoria, Illinois | Ridgeview Elementary School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 670 | #466 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12733 of 15,369 | #16545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 258 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 52% |
| city | Peoria | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 25.7).
- •Ridgeview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 23%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 74.8%).
- •Mark W Bills Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.0).
- •Ridgeview Elementary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 258.
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 W Bills Middle School better than Ridgeview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeview Elementary School ranks higher (62.4 vs 25.7 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 W Bills Middle School and Ridgeview Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Peoria and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark W Bills Middle School: 258. Ridgeview Elementary School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark W Bills Middle School and Ridgeview Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Mark W Bills Middle School is 530th of 670 and Ridgeview Elementary School is 466th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).