Clifford Crone Middle School vs Emerson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifford Crone Middle School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
891 students
Emerson Middle School
Niles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
890 students
| Measure | Clifford Crone Middle School Naperville, Illinois | Emerson Middle School Niles, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #40 of 670 | #99 of 670 |
| National rank | #1492 of 15,369 | #3337 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 891 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 891 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Naperville | Niles |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifford Crone Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 70.0).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Emerson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.4).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School is the larger school with 891 students compared with 890.
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 Clifford Crone Middle School better than Emerson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifford Crone Middle School ranks higher (79.9 vs 70.0 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 Clifford Crone Middle School and Emerson Middle School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Naperville and Niles in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford Crone Middle School: 891. Emerson Middle School: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford Crone Middle School and Emerson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Clifford Crone Middle School is 40th of 670 and Emerson Middle School is 99th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).