Edison Junior High School vs L E Starke 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.
Edison Junior High School
Pekin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
271 students
L E Starke Elem School
Pekin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
139 students
| Measure | Edison Junior High School Pekin, Illinois | L E Starke Elem School Pekin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 670 | #1437 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11639 of 15,369 | #37955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 271 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 34.5% |
| city | Pekin | Pekin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.4 vs 30.9).
- •L E Starke Elem School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 15%).
- •Edison Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •Edison Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 62.6%).
- •Edison Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.6).
- •Edison Junior High School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 139.
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 Junior High School better than L E Starke Elem 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 Edison Junior High School and L E Starke Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pekin and Pekin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Junior High School: 271. L E Starke Elem School: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Junior High School and L E Starke Elem School rank in Illinois?
Edison Junior High School is 472nd of 670 and L E Starke Elem School is 1437th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).