C F Simmons Middle School vs Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 679 m 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
Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students
| Measure | C F Simmons Middle School Aurora, Illinois | Nicholas A Hermes Elem School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 670 | #2100 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13353 of 15,369 | #47598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 792 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 10% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C F Simmons Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 15.1).
- •C F Simmons Middle School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 10%).
- •C F Simmons Middle School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 15%).
- •Nicholas A Hermes Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 64.4%).
- •C F Simmons Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 20.2).
- •C F Simmons Middle School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 607.
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 Nicholas A Hermes Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), C F Simmons Middle School ranks higher (22.3 vs 15.1 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 C F Simmons Middle School and Nicholas A Hermes Elem School?
About 679 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C F Simmons Middle School: 792. Nicholas A Hermes Elem School: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C F Simmons Middle School and Nicholas A Hermes Elem School rank in Illinois?
C F Simmons Middle School is 573rd of 670 and Nicholas A Hermes Elem School is 2100th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).