Edison Junior High School vs Maroa-Forsyth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 83 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
Maroa-Forsyth Middle School
Maroa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
271 students
| Measure | Edison Junior High School Pekin, Illinois | Maroa-Forsyth Middle School Maroa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 670 | #268 of 670 |
| National rank | #11639 of 15,369 | #7682 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 271 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| city | Pekin | Maroa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maroa-Forsyth Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 31.4).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 23%).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 51.3%).
- •Edison Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 19.4).
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 Maroa-Forsyth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maroa-Forsyth Middle School ranks higher (49.8 vs 31.4 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 Edison Junior High School and Maroa-Forsyth Middle School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Pekin and Maroa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Junior High School: 271. Maroa-Forsyth Middle School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Junior High School and Maroa-Forsyth Middle School rank in Illinois?
Edison Junior High School is 472nd of 670 and Maroa-Forsyth Middle School is 268th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).