Bottenfield Elem School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bottenfield Elem School
Champaign · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
Jefferson Middle School
Champaign · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
| Measure | Bottenfield Elem School Champaign, Illinois | Jefferson Middle School Champaign, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #581 of 2,303 | #487 of 670 |
| National rank | #19695 of 50,301 | #11900 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Champaign | Champaign |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bottenfield Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 30.1).
- •Bottenfield Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Bottenfield Elem School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Bottenfield Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 59.5%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.2).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 456.
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 Bottenfield Elem School better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bottenfield Elem School ranks higher (57.8 vs 30.1 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 Bottenfield Elem School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Champaign and Champaign in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bottenfield Elem School: 456. Jefferson Middle School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bottenfield Elem School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Bottenfield Elem School is 581st of 2,303 and Jefferson Middle School is 487th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).