Edison Middle School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Middle School
Champaign · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
Jefferson Middle School
Champaign · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
| Measure | Edison Middle School Champaign, Illinois | Jefferson Middle School Champaign, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 670 | #487 of 670 |
| National rank | #11565 of 15,369 | #11900 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 647 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| city | Champaign | Champaign |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 30.1).
- •Edison Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Edison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 59.5%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.0).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 647.
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 Middle School better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Middle School ranks higher (31.7 vs 30.1 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 Middle School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Champaign and Champaign in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Middle School: 647. Jefferson Middle School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Middle School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Edison Middle School is 468th of 670 and Jefferson Middle School is 487th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).