Nettle Creek Elem School vs Shabbona Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nettle Creek Elem School
Morris · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
77 students
Shabbona Middle School
Morris · Public middle · Grades 6–8
360 students
| Measure | Nettle Creek Elem School Morris, Illinois | Shabbona Middle School Morris, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 2,303 | #441 of 670 |
| National rank | #9327 of 50,301 | #11112 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 77 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 77 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.9% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Morris | Morris |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nettle Creek Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 33.9).
- •Nettle Creek Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Nettle Creek Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Nettle Creek Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.9% vs 48.3%).
- •Nettle Creek Elem School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 15.0).
- •Shabbona Middle School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 77.
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 Nettle Creek Elem School better than Shabbona Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nettle Creek Elem School ranks higher (72.9 vs 33.9 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 Nettle Creek Elem School and Shabbona Middle School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Morris and Morris in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nettle Creek Elem School: 77. Shabbona Middle School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nettle Creek Elem School and Shabbona Middle School rank in Illinois?
Nettle Creek Elem School is 227th of 2,303 and Shabbona Middle School is 441st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).