Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School vs Sterling Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades K–4
442 students
Sterling Middle School
Peoria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
374 students
| Measure | Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School Peoria, Illinois | Sterling Middle School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2192 of 2,303 | #648 of 670 |
| National rank | #48717 of 50,301 | #14887 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 442 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 5% |
| city | Peoria | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.4 vs 12.2).
- •Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Sterling Middle School does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- •Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 88.5%).
- •Sterling Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 374.
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 Maude A Sanders Primary School better than Sterling Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School and Sterling Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Peoria and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School: 442. Sterling Middle School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School and Sterling Middle School rank in Illinois?
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School is 2192nd of 2,303 and Sterling Middle School is 648th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).