Benavides Steam Academy vs C F Simmons Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benavides Steam Academy
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–2
326 students
C F Simmons Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
| Measure | Benavides Steam Academy Aurora, Illinois | C F Simmons Middle School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #729 of 2,303 | #573 of 670 |
| National rank | #23006 of 50,301 | #13353 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 326 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 19% |
| Math proficiency | – | 11% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benavides Steam Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 22.3).
- •Benavides Steam Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 64.4%).
- •C F Simmons Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •C F Simmons Middle School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 326.
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 Benavides Steam Academy better than C F Simmons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Benavides Steam Academy ranks higher (53.0 vs 22.3 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 Benavides Steam Academy and C F Simmons Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benavides Steam Academy: 326. C F Simmons Middle School: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benavides Steam Academy and C F Simmons Middle School rank in Illinois?
Benavides Steam Academy is 729th of 2,303 and C F Simmons Middle School is 573rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).