Challand Middle School vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 285 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challand Middle School
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
Jefferson Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
450 students
| Measure | Challand Middle School Sterling, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Sterling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 670 | #1054 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13338 of 15,369 | #30421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 726 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 22.4).
- •Challand Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 69.6%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.5).
- •Challand Middle School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 450.
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 Challand Middle School better than Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (42.3 vs 22.4 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 Challand Middle School and Jefferson Elem School?
About 285 m in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challand Middle School: 726. Jefferson Elem School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challand Middle School and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Challand Middle School is 571st of 670 and Jefferson Elem School is 1054th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).