Scott Elem School vs Whiteside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scott Elem School
Scott Air Force Base · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
852 students
Whiteside Middle School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
475 students
| Measure | Scott Elem School Scott Air Force Base, Illinois | Whiteside Middle School Belleville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 2,303 | #463 of 670 |
| National rank | #11571 of 50,301 | #11457 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 852 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 22% |
| city | Scott Air Force Base | Belleville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scott Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 32.3).
- •Scott Elem School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 22%).
- •Scott Elem School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Scott Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 55.8%).
- •Scott Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.4).
- •Scott Elem School is the larger school with 852 students compared with 475.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Scott Elem School better than Whiteside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Scott Elem School ranks higher (69.7 vs 32.3 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 Scott Elem School and Whiteside Middle School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Scott Air Force Base and Belleville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scott Elem School: 852. Whiteside Middle School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scott Elem School and Whiteside Middle School rank in Illinois?
Scott Elem School is 294th of 2,303 and Whiteside Middle School is 463rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).