Edison Middle School vs Emerson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
Emerson Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
| Measure | Edison Middle School Wheaton, Illinois | Emerson Elem School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #119 of 670 | #172 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3932 of 15,369 | #7117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 635 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 67.3).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Edison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 30.4%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.1).
- •Edison Middle School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 263.
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 Emerson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elem School ranks higher (76.3 vs 67.3 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 Emerson Elem School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Middle School: 635. Emerson Elem School: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Middle School and Emerson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Edison Middle School is 119th of 670 and Emerson Elem School is 172nd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).