Edison Middle School vs Madison 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
Madison Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Edison Middle School Wheaton, Illinois | Madison Elem School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #119 of 670 | #316 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3932 of 15,369 | #12209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 635 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 50% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 67.3).
- •Madison Elem School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Edison Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Edison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 24.7%).
- •Madison Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.1).
- •Edison Middle School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 360.
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 Madison Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elem School ranks higher (68.7 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 Madison 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. Madison Elem School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Middle School and Madison Elem School rank in Illinois?
Edison Middle School is 119th of 670 and Madison Elem School is 316th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).