Dorothy Simon Elem School vs Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Simon Elem School
Winnebago · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
297 students
Kennedy Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
| Measure | Dorothy Simon Elem School Winnebago, Illinois | Kennedy Middle School Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 2,303 | #637 of 670 |
| National rank | #11643 of 50,301 | #14650 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 297 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 7% |
| Math proficiency | – | 3% |
| city | Winnebago | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothy Simon Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 14.4).
- •Dorothy Simon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 90.3%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.9).
- •Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 297.
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 Dorothy Simon Elem School better than Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dorothy Simon Elem School ranks higher (69.5 vs 14.4 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 Dorothy Simon Elem School and Kennedy Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Winnebago and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy Simon Elem School: 297. Kennedy Middle School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy Simon Elem School and Kennedy Middle School rank in Illinois?
Dorothy Simon Elem School is 298th of 2,303 and Kennedy Middle School is 637th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).