Clifford Crone Middle School vs Freedom Elem 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.
Clifford Crone Middle School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
891 students
Freedom Elem School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
| Measure | Clifford Crone Middle School Naperville, Illinois | Freedom Elem School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #40 of 670 | #312 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1492 of 15,369 | #12065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 891 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 891 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | Naperville | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifford Crone Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 68.9).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 26.8%).
- •Freedom Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.4).
- •Clifford Crone Middle School is the larger school with 891 students compared with 526.
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 Freedom Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifford Crone Middle School ranks higher (79.9 vs 68.9 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 Clifford Crone Middle School and Freedom Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Naperville and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford Crone Middle School: 891. Freedom Elem School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford Crone Middle School and Freedom Elem School rank in Illinois?
Clifford Crone Middle School is 40th of 670 and Freedom Elem School is 312th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).