Bower Elem School vs Jefferson Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bower Elem School
Warrenville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
Jefferson Jr High School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
| Measure | Bower Elem School Warrenville, Illinois | Jefferson Jr High School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #617 of 2,303 | #63 of 670 |
| National rank | #20505 of 50,301 | #2406 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 406 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 50% |
| city | Warrenville | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 56.6).
- •Jefferson Jr High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Jefferson Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Jefferson Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 31.5%).
- •Bower Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.4).
- •Jefferson Jr High School is the larger school with 832 students compared with 406.
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 Bower Elem School better than Jefferson Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Jr High School ranks higher (74.7 vs 56.6 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 Bower Elem School and Jefferson Jr High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Warrenville and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bower Elem School: 406. Jefferson Jr High School: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bower Elem School and Jefferson Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Bower Elem School is 617th of 2,303 and Jefferson Jr High School is 63rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).