Briar Glen Elem School vs Edison Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briar Glen Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Edison Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
| Measure | Briar Glen Elem School Wheaton, Illinois | Edison Middle School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 2,303 | #119 of 670 |
| National rank | #15092 of 50,301 | #3932 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 523 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 64.5).
- •Briar Glen Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Edison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 28.5%).
- •Edison Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.4).
- •Edison Middle School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 523.
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 Briar Glen Elem School better than Edison Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Middle School ranks higher (67.3 vs 64.5 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 Briar Glen Elem School and Edison Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briar Glen Elem School: 523. Edison Middle School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briar Glen Elem School and Edison Middle School rank in Illinois?
Briar Glen Elem School is 420th of 2,303 and Edison Middle School is 119th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).