Joseph Stilwell Middle School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Stilwell Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
489 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
| Measure | Joseph Stilwell Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #428 of 563 | #744 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9402 of 15,369 | #12101 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 489 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 74% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 41.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 45%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 36%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 57.9%).
- •Joseph Stilwell Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.3).
- •Joseph Stilwell Middle School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 468.
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 Joseph Stilwell Middle School better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (68.9 vs 41.9 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 Joseph Stilwell Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Stilwell Middle School: 489. Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Stilwell Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in Florida?
Joseph Stilwell Middle School is 428th of 563 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 744th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).