Meridian Elem School vs Shabonee School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 292 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian Elem School
Blue Mound · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Shabonee School
Northbrook · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
460 students
| Measure | Meridian Elem School Blue Mound, Illinois | Shabonee School Northbrook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1290 of 2,303 | #20 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35519 of 50,301 | #1252 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 74% |
| city | Blue Mound | Northbrook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shabonee School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 34.6).
- •Shabonee School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 27%).
- •Shabonee School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 32%).
- •Shabonee School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.8).
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 Meridian Elem School better than Shabonee School?
On the Success Index (US), Shabonee School ranks higher (88.2 vs 34.6 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 Meridian Elem School and Shabonee School?
About 292 km in a straight line, between Blue Mound and Northbrook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Elem School: 460. Shabonee School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Elem School and Shabonee School rank in Illinois?
Meridian Elem School is 1290th of 2,303 and Shabonee School is 20th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).