Meridian Elementary School vs Pearl City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 574 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian Elementary School
Mounds · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
Pearl City Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
213 students
| Measure | Meridian Elementary School Mounds, Illinois | Pearl City Elementary School Pearl City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1993 of 2,303 | #501 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46490 of 50,301 | #17677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 213 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 52% |
| city | Mounds | Pearl City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 17.2).
- •Pearl City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 13%).
- •Pearl City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Pearl City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 95.3%).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.2).
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 Elementary School better than Pearl City Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl City Elementary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 17.2 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 Elementary School and Pearl City Elementary School?
About 574 km in a straight line, between Mounds and Pearl City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Elementary School: 213. Pearl City Elementary School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Elementary School and Pearl City Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Meridian Elementary School is 1993rd of 2,303 and Pearl City Elementary School is 501st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).