Meehan Elementary School vs Perry Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meehan Elementary School
Belvidere · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
688 students
Perry Elem School
Belvidere · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | Meehan Elementary School Belvidere, Illinois | Perry Elem School Belvidere, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1751 of 2,303 | #1933 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43288 of 50,301 | #45540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 688 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Belvidere | Belvidere |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meehan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 18.9).
- •Perry Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Meehan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 66.5%).
- •Meehan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 20.3).
- •Meehan Elementary School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 284.
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 Meehan Elementary School better than Perry Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Meehan Elementary School ranks higher (22.5 vs 18.9 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 Meehan Elementary School and Perry Elem School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Belvidere and Belvidere in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meehan Elementary School: 688. Perry Elem School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meehan Elementary School and Perry Elem School rank in Illinois?
Meehan Elementary School is 1751st of 2,303 and Perry Elem School is 1933rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).