Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch vs Scullen Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch
Naperville Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
570 students
Scullen Middle School
Naperville Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
948 students
| Measure | Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch Naperville, Illinois | Scullen Middle School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #46 of 2,303 | #31 of 670 |
| National rank | #2512 of 50,301 | #1330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades Kβ5 | Grades 6β8 |
| Students | 570 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.3% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 63% |
| city | Naperville | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 81.0).
- β’Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (73% vs 63%).
- β’Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- β’Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.3% vs 10.3%).
- β’Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
- β’Scullen Middle School is the larger school with 948 students compared with 570.
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 Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch better than Scullen Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch ranks higher (84.8 vs 81.0 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 Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch and Scullen Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Naperville and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch: 570. Scullen Middle School: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch and Scullen Middle School rank in Illinois?
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch is 46th of 2,303 and Scullen Middle School is 31st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).