Dan H Pietrini Elem School vs Hester Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 931 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dan H Pietrini Elem School
Franklin Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
Hester Jr High School
Franklin Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
| Measure | Dan H Pietrini Elem School Franklin Park, Illinois | Hester Jr High School Franklin Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #947 of 2,303 | #324 of 670 |
| National rank | #28090 of 50,301 | #8572 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 242 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Franklin Park | Franklin Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.7 vs 45.7).
- •Dan H Pietrini Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Hester Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Hester Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 67.8%).
- •Dan H Pietrini Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.9).
- •Hester Jr High School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 242.
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 Dan H Pietrini Elem School better than Hester Jr High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dan H Pietrini Elem School and Hester Jr High School?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Franklin Park and Franklin Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dan H Pietrini Elem School: 242. Hester Jr High School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dan H Pietrini Elem School and Hester Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Dan H Pietrini Elem School is 947th of 2,303 and Hester Jr High School is 324th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).