Clinton Rosette Middle School vs Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
DeKalb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
575 students
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
Dekalb · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
| Measure | Clinton Rosette Middle School DeKalb, Illinois | Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch Dekalb, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 670 | #1961 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12907 of 15,369 | #46061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 575 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | DeKalb | Dekalb |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clinton Rosette Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 18.0).
- •Clinton Rosette Middle School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Clinton Rosette Middle School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Clinton Rosette Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 80.2%).
- •Clinton Rosette Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Clinton Rosette Middle School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 328.
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 Clinton Rosette Middle School better than Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Clinton Rosette Middle School ranks higher (24.7 vs 18.0 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 Clinton Rosette Middle School and Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between DeKalb and Dekalb in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Rosette Middle School: 575. Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Rosette Middle School and Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Clinton Rosette Middle School is 543rd of 670 and Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch is 1961st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).