North Ridge Middle School vs South View Upper Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Ridge Middle School
Danville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
740 students
South View Upper Elem School
Danville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
664 students
| Measure | North Ridge Middle School Danville, Illinois | South View Upper Elem School Danville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #666 of 670 | #665 of 670 |
| National rank | #15255 of 15,369 | #15248 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 740 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 9% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (7.4 vs 7.5).
- •North Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 13%).
- •North Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 93.1%).
- •South View Upper Elem School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.1).
- •North Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 664.
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 North Ridge Middle School better than South View Upper Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are North Ridge Middle School and South View Upper Elem School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Ridge Middle School: 740. South View Upper Elem School: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Ridge Middle School and South View Upper Elem School rank in Illinois?
North Ridge Middle School is 666th of 670 and South View Upper Elem School is 665th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).