Clinton Rosette Middle School vs Sycamore Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 9.0 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
Sycamore Middle School
Sycamore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
847 students
| Measure | Clinton Rosette Middle School DeKalb, Illinois | Sycamore Middle School Sycamore, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 670 | #230 of 670 |
| National rank | #12907 of 15,369 | #6794 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 575 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| city | DeKalb | Sycamore |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 24.7).
- •Sycamore Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Sycamore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Sycamore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 74.1%).
- •Clinton Rosette Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.7).
- •Sycamore Middle School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 575.
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 Sycamore Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Middle School ranks higher (54.0 vs 24.7 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 Clinton Rosette Middle School and Sycamore Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between DeKalb and Sycamore in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Rosette Middle School: 575. Sycamore Middle School: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Rosette Middle School and Sycamore Middle School rank in Illinois?
Clinton Rosette Middle School is 543rd of 670 and Sycamore Middle School is 230th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).