Bradley Central Middle School vs Shabbona Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradley Central Middle School
Bradley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
364 students
Shabbona Elem School
Bourbonnais · Public elementary · Grades K–3
290 students
| Measure | Bradley Central Middle School Bradley, Illinois | Shabbona Elem School Bourbonnais, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 670 | #1786 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11936 of 15,369 | #43809 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 364 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Bradley | Bourbonnais |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bradley Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 21.7).
- •Shabbona Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Bradley Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 12%).
- •Shabbona Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 65.9%).
- •Bradley Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.5).
- •Bradley Central Middle School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 290.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bradley Central Middle School better than Shabbona Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Bradley Central Middle School ranks higher (29.9 vs 21.7 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 Bradley Central Middle School and Shabbona Elem School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bradley and Bourbonnais in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradley Central Middle School: 364. Shabbona Elem School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradley Central Middle School and Shabbona Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bradley Central Middle School is 491st of 670 and Shabbona Elem School is 1786th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).