Amelia V Carriel Jr High vs Marie Schaefer Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amelia V Carriel Jr High
O Fallon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
664 students
Marie Schaefer Elem School
O Fallon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
| Measure | Amelia V Carriel Jr High O Fallon, Illinois | Marie Schaefer Elem School O Fallon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 670 | #479 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5247 of 15,369 | #17075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 664 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| city | O Fallon | O Fallon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.0 vs 61.6).
- •Marie Schaefer Elem School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Amelia V Carriel Jr High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Marie Schaefer Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 26.7%).
- •Marie Schaefer Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 17.9).
- •Amelia V Carriel Jr High is the larger school with 664 students compared with 598.
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 Amelia V Carriel Jr High better than Marie Schaefer Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amelia V Carriel Jr High and Marie Schaefer Elem School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between O Fallon and O Fallon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amelia V Carriel Jr High: 664. Marie Schaefer Elem School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amelia V Carriel Jr High and Marie Schaefer Elem School rank in Illinois?
Amelia V Carriel Jr High is 166th of 670 and Marie Schaefer Elem School is 479th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).