Arlene Welch Elementary School vs Scullen Middle 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.
Arlene Welch Elementary School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students
Scullen Middle School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
948 students
| Measure | Arlene Welch Elementary School Naperville, Illinois | Scullen Middle School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #349 of 2,303 | #31 of 670 |
| National rank | #13193 of 50,301 | #1330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 576 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| city | Naperville | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scullen Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 67.3).
- •Scullen Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Scullen Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Scullen Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 29%).
- •Arlene Welch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.6).
- •Scullen Middle School is the larger school with 948 students compared with 576.
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 Arlene Welch Elementary School better than Scullen Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Scullen Middle School ranks higher (81.0 vs 67.3 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 Arlene Welch Elementary School and Scullen Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Naperville and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlene Welch Elementary School: 576. Scullen Middle School: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlene Welch Elementary School and Scullen Middle School rank in Illinois?
Arlene Welch Elementary School is 349th of 2,303 and Scullen Middle School is 31st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).