Prairie Hill Elem School vs Willowbrook Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Hill Elem School
South Beloit · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
447 students
Willowbrook Middle School
South Beloit · Public middle · Grades 5–8
348 students
| Measure | Prairie Hill Elem School South Beloit, Illinois | Willowbrook Middle School South Beloit, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #239 of 2,303 | #49 of 670 |
| National rank | #9669 of 50,301 | #1887 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 447 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.4% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | South Beloit | South Beloit |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willowbrook Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 72.4).
- •Prairie Hill Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Willowbrook Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Prairie Hill Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 15.8%).
- •Willowbrook Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.0).
- •Prairie Hill Elem School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 348.
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 Prairie Hill Elem School better than Willowbrook Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Willowbrook Middle School ranks higher (77.7 vs 72.4 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 Prairie Hill Elem School and Willowbrook Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between South Beloit and South Beloit in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Hill Elem School: 447. Willowbrook Middle School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Hill Elem School and Willowbrook Middle School rank in Illinois?
Prairie Hill Elem School is 239th of 2,303 and Willowbrook Middle School is 49th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).