Mary Morgan Elem Sch vs Meridian Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Morgan Elem Sch
Byron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students
Meridian Jr High School
Stillman Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
328 students
| Measure | Mary Morgan Elem Sch Byron, Illinois | Meridian Jr High School Stillman Valley, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 2,303 | #243 of 670 |
| National rank | #5795 of 50,301 | #7238 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 631 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 28% |
| city | Byron | Stillman Valley |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Morgan Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 51.8).
- •Mary Morgan Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (71% vs 28%).
- •Mary Morgan Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •Mary Morgan Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 29.9%).
- •Mary Morgan Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.7).
- •Mary Morgan Elem Sch is the larger school with 631 students compared with 328.
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 Mary Morgan Elem Sch better than Meridian Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Morgan Elem Sch ranks higher (78.6 vs 51.8 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 Mary Morgan Elem Sch and Meridian Jr High School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Byron and Stillman Valley in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Morgan Elem Sch: 631. Meridian Jr High School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Morgan Elem Sch and Meridian Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Mary Morgan Elem Sch is 135th of 2,303 and Meridian Jr High School is 243rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).