Edison Middle School vs Urbana Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.6 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
Urbana Middle School
Urbana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
877 students
| Measure | Edison Middle School Champaign, Illinois | Urbana Middle School Urbana, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 670 | #581 of 670 |
| National rank | #11565 of 15,369 | #13474 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 647 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 14% |
| city | Champaign | Urbana |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 21.8).
- •Edison Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 14%).
- •Edison Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 18%).
- •Edison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 75.4%).
- •Urbana Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.0).
- •Urbana Middle School is the larger school with 877 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 Urbana Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Middle School ranks higher (31.7 vs 21.8 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 Middle School and Urbana Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Champaign and Urbana in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Middle School: 647. Urbana Middle School: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Middle School and Urbana Middle School rank in Illinois?
Edison Middle School is 468th of 670 and Urbana Middle School is 581st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).