Dr Howard Elem School vs Edison Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Howard Elem School
Champaign · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
Edison Middle School
Champaign · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
| Measure | Dr Howard Elem School Champaign, Illinois | Edison Middle School Champaign, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1087 of 2,303 | #468 of 670 |
| National rank | #31443 of 50,301 | #11565 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 426 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| city | Champaign | Champaign |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr Howard Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 31.7).
- •Dr Howard Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Dr Howard Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Edison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 66.4%).
- •Dr Howard Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Edison Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 426.
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 Dr Howard Elem School better than Edison Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr Howard Elem School ranks higher (40.7 vs 31.7 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 Dr Howard Elem School and Edison Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Champaign and Champaign in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Howard Elem School: 426. Edison Middle School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Howard Elem School and Edison Middle School rank in Illinois?
Dr Howard Elem School is 1087th of 2,303 and Edison Middle School is 468th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).