Bednarcik Junior High School vs Homestead Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 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
Homestead Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
| Measure | Bednarcik Junior High School Aurora, Illinois | Homestead Elementary School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 670 | #519 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4048 of 15,369 | #18047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 535 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bednarcik Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 60.2).
- •Bednarcik Junior High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Bednarcik Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Bednarcik Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 26.8%).
- •Homestead Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Bednarcik Junior High School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 511.
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 Homestead Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bednarcik Junior High School ranks higher (66.7 vs 60.2 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 Bednarcik Junior High School and Homestead Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bednarcik Junior High School: 535. Homestead Elementary School: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bednarcik Junior High School and Homestead Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Bednarcik Junior High School is 125th of 670 and Homestead Elementary School is 519th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).