Central Middle School vs Howard B Thomas Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 557 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 8–8
418 students
Howard B Thomas Grade School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Burlington, Illinois | Howard B Thomas Grade School Burlington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 670 | #613 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2228 of 15,369 | #20449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 418 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 45% |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 56.7).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 45%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 19.3%).
- •Howard B Thomas Grade School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.0).
- •Howard B Thomas Grade School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 418.
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 Middle School better than Howard B Thomas Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (75.7 vs 56.7 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 Middle School and Howard B Thomas Grade School?
About 557 m in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 418. Howard B Thomas Grade School: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Howard B Thomas Grade School rank in Illinois?
Central Middle School is 58th of 670 and Howard B Thomas Grade School is 613th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).