Bednarcik Junior High School vs Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 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
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
| Measure | Bednarcik Junior High School Aurora, Illinois | Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #125 of 670 | #46 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4048 of 15,369 | #2512 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 535 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 3.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 73% |
| city | Aurora | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 66.7).
- •Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (73% vs 47%).
- •Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.3% vs 25.4%).
- •Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch is the larger school with 570 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 Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch ranks higher (84.8 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 Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bednarcik Junior High School: 535. Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bednarcik Junior High School and Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Bednarcik Junior High School is 125th of 670 and Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch is 46th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).