Bednarcik Junior High School vs Clifford Crone Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bednarcik Junior High School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
Clifford Crone Middle School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
891 students
| Measure | Bednarcik Junior High School Aurora, Illinois | Clifford Crone Middle School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #125 of 670 | #40 of 670 |
| National rank | #4048 of 15,369 | #1492 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 535 | 891 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 10.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Aurora | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifford Crone Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 66.7).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 25.4%).
- •Bednarcik Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School is the larger school with 891 students compared with 535.
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 Bednarcik Junior High School better than Clifford Crone Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifford Crone Middle School ranks higher (79.9 vs 66.7 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 Bednarcik Junior High School and Clifford Crone Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bednarcik Junior High School: 535. Clifford Crone Middle School: 891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bednarcik Junior High School and Clifford Crone Middle School rank in Illinois?
Bednarcik Junior High School is 125th of 670 and Clifford Crone Middle School is 40th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).