Barbara B Rose Elem School vs John Muir Literacy Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara B Rose Elem School
South Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
John Muir Literacy Academy
Hoffman Estates · Public elementary · Grades K–6
498 students
| Measure | Barbara B Rose Elem School South Barrington, Illinois | John Muir Literacy Academy Hoffman Estates, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 2,303 | #781 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1959 of 50,301 | #24055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 403 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 39% |
| city | South Barrington | Hoffman Estates |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbara B Rose Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 51.6).
- •Barbara B Rose Elem School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 39%).
- •Barbara B Rose Elem School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •John Muir Literacy Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.5).
- •John Muir Literacy Academy is the larger school with 498 students compared with 403.
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 Barbara B Rose Elem School better than John Muir Literacy Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara B Rose Elem School ranks higher (86.1 vs 51.6 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 Barbara B Rose Elem School and John Muir Literacy Academy?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between South Barrington and Hoffman Estates in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara B Rose Elem School: 403. John Muir Literacy Academy: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara B Rose Elem School and John Muir Literacy Academy rank in Illinois?
Barbara B Rose Elem School is 38th of 2,303 and John Muir Literacy Academy is 781st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).