West Elementary School vs Zion Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West Elementary School
Zion · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
339 students
Zion Central Middle School
Zion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students
| Measure | West Elementary School Zion, Illinois | Zion Central Middle School Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1830 of 2,303 | #614 of 670 |
| National rank | #44432 of 50,301 | #13998 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 339 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 9% |
| city | Zion | Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 18.7).
- •West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 85.5%).
- •West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.4).
- •West Elementary School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 330.
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 West Elementary School better than Zion Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary School ranks higher (20.7 vs 18.7 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 West Elementary School and Zion Central Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Zion and Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Elementary School: 339. Zion Central Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Elementary School and Zion Central Middle School rank in Illinois?
West Elementary School is 1830th of 2,303 and Zion Central Middle School is 614th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).