Benjamin Middle School vs Evergreen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Middle School
West Chicago · Public middle · Grades 5–8
259 students
Evergreen Elementary School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
387 students
| Measure | Benjamin Middle School West Chicago, Illinois | Evergreen Elementary School Carol Stream, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 670 | #517 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2706 of 15,369 | #17982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 259 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | West Chicago | Carol Stream |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 60.3).
- •Evergreen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Benjamin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Benjamin Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.5).
- •Evergreen Elementary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 259.
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 Benjamin Middle School better than Evergreen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Middle School ranks higher (73.1 vs 60.3 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 Benjamin Middle School and Evergreen Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between West Chicago and Carol Stream in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Middle School: 259. Evergreen Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Middle School and Evergreen Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Benjamin Middle School is 73rd of 670 and Evergreen Elementary School is 517th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).