Dean Street Elem School vs Northwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Street Elem School
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
Northwood Middle School
Woodstock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students
| Measure | Dean Street Elem School Woodstock, Illinois | Northwood Middle School Woodstock, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #989 of 2,303 | #318 of 670 |
| National rank | #29188 of 50,301 | #8498 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 302 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| city | Woodstock | Woodstock |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 44.1).
- •Dean Street Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Dean Street Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 53.3%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Northwood Middle School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 302.
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 Dean Street Elem School better than Northwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Middle School ranks higher (46.1 vs 44.1 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 Dean Street Elem School and Northwood Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Woodstock and Woodstock in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dean Street Elem School: 302. Northwood Middle School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean Street Elem School and Northwood Middle School rank in Illinois?
Dean Street Elem School is 989th of 2,303 and Northwood Middle School is 318th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).