Meade Park Elem School vs North Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meade Park Elem School
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
312 students
North Ridge Middle School
Danville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
740 students
| Measure | Meade Park Elem School Danville, Illinois | North Ridge Middle School Danville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2223 of 2,303 | #666 of 670 |
| National rank | #49131 of 50,301 | #15255 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 312 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 9% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meade Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.2 vs 7.4).
- •North Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 2.5%).
- •North Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •North Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 96.5%).
- •Meade Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 21.1).
- •North Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 312.
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 Meade Park Elem School better than North Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Meade Park Elem School ranks higher (11.2 vs 7.4 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 Meade Park Elem School and North Ridge Middle School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meade Park Elem School: 312. North Ridge Middle School: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meade Park Elem School and North Ridge Middle School rank in Illinois?
Meade Park Elem School is 2223rd of 2,303 and North Ridge Middle School is 666th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).