C F Simmons Middle School vs Mabel O Donnell Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C F Simmons Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
Mabel O Donnell Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | C F Simmons Middle School Aurora, Illinois | Mabel O Donnell Elem School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 670 | #1784 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13353 of 15,369 | #43794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 792 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 7.5% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.3 vs 21.7).
- •C F Simmons Middle School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- •C F Simmons Middle School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Mabel O Donnell Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 64.4%).
- •C F Simmons Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •C F Simmons Middle School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 360.
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 C F Simmons Middle School better than Mabel O Donnell Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are C F Simmons Middle School and Mabel O Donnell Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C F Simmons Middle School: 792. Mabel O Donnell Elem School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C F Simmons Middle School and Mabel O Donnell Elem School rank in Illinois?
C F Simmons Middle School is 573rd of 670 and Mabel O Donnell Elem School is 1784th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).