Dirksen Junior High School vs Rockdale Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dirksen Junior High School
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students
Rockdale Elem School
Rockdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
257 students
| Measure | Dirksen Junior High School Joliet, Illinois | Rockdale Elem School Rockdale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 670 | #1319 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14904 of 15,369 | #35999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 653 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 22% |
| city | Joliet | Rockdale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rockdale Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 12.0).
- •Rockdale Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Rockdale Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Rockdale Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 98.2%).
- •Rockdale Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.2).
- •Dirksen Junior High School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 257.
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 Dirksen Junior High School better than Rockdale Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Rockdale Elem School ranks higher (33.9 vs 12.0 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 Dirksen Junior High School and Rockdale Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Rockdale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirksen Junior High School: 653. Rockdale Elem School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirksen Junior High School and Rockdale Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dirksen Junior High School is 649th of 670 and Rockdale Elem School is 1319th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).