Ardmore Elem School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardmore Elem School
Addison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
230 students
Jefferson Middle School
Villa Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
375 students
| Measure | Ardmore Elem School Addison, Illinois | Jefferson Middle School Villa Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1810 of 2,303 | #452 of 670 |
| National rank | #44072 of 50,301 | #11228 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 230 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| city | Addison | Villa Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 21.2).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 79.6%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.5).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 230.
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 Ardmore Elem School better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (33.3 vs 21.2 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 Ardmore Elem School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Addison and Villa Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardmore Elem School: 230. Jefferson Middle School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardmore Elem School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Ardmore Elem School is 1810th of 2,303 and Jefferson Middle School is 452nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).