Central Elem School vs Rochelle Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem School
Rochelle · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
330 students
Rochelle Middle School
Rochelle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Central Elem School Rochelle, Illinois | Rochelle Middle School Rochelle, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1641 of 2,303 | #358 of 670 |
| National rank | #41629 of 50,301 | #9497 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 330 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| city | Rochelle | Rochelle |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rochelle Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 25.1).
- •Rochelle Middle School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Rochelle Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 7.5%).
- •Rochelle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 57.3%).
- •Rochelle Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.3).
- •Rochelle Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 330.
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 Central Elem School better than Rochelle Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rochelle Middle School ranks higher (41.5 vs 25.1 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 Central Elem School and Rochelle Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rochelle and Rochelle in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem School: 330. Rochelle Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem School and Rochelle Middle School rank in Illinois?
Central Elem School is 1641st of 2,303 and Rochelle Middle School is 358th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).