C M Bardwell Elem School vs Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C M Bardwell Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
| Measure | C M Bardwell Elem School Aurora, Illinois | Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2014 of 2,303 | #154 of 670 |
| National rank | #46640 of 50,301 | #4727 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 679 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 57% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 16.9).
- •Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad does better on math proficiency (57% vs 10%).
- •Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 19%).
- •Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 67.2%).
- •Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.0).
- •C M Bardwell Elem School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 284.
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 M Bardwell Elem School better than Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad ranks higher (63.4 vs 16.9 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 M Bardwell Elem School and Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C M Bardwell Elem School: 679. Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C M Bardwell Elem School and Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad rank in Illinois?
C M Bardwell Elem School is 2014th of 2,303 and Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad is 154th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).