Edison Elem School vs MacArthur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
MacArthur Middle School
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
357 students
| Measure | Edison Elem School Elmhurst, Illinois | MacArthur Middle School Berkeley, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 2,303 | #551 of 670 |
| National rank | #5412 of 50,301 | #13068 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 318 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.1% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 15% |
| city | Elmhurst | Berkeley |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 23.8).
- •Edison Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 15%).
- •Edison Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- •Edison Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 75.9%).
- •Edison Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.3).
- •MacArthur Middle School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 318.
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 Edison Elem School better than MacArthur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elem School ranks higher (79.2 vs 23.8 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 Edison Elem School and MacArthur Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Elmhurst and Berkeley in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elem School: 318. MacArthur Middle School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elem School and MacArthur Middle School rank in Illinois?
Edison Elem School is 122nd of 2,303 and MacArthur Middle School is 551st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).