Shipman Elem School vs Southwestern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shipman Elem School
Shipman · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
155 students
Southwestern Middle School
Piasa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
171 students
| Measure | Shipman Elem School Shipman, Illinois | Southwestern Middle School Piasa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1010 of 2,303 | #245 of 670 |
| National rank | #29622 of 50,301 | #7267 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 155 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Shipman | Piasa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwestern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 43.5).
- •Shipman Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Southwestern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Southwestern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 47.1%).
- •Southwestern Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.9).
- •Southwestern Middle School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 155.
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 Shipman Elem School better than Southwestern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwestern Middle School ranks higher (51.7 vs 43.5 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 Shipman Elem School and Southwestern Middle School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Shipman and Piasa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shipman Elem School: 155. Southwestern Middle School: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shipman Elem School and Southwestern Middle School rank in Illinois?
Shipman Elem School is 1010th of 2,303 and Southwestern Middle School is 245th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).