Edwin A Lee Elementary School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
Springfield · Public other · Grades K–12
204 students
Jefferson Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students
| Measure | Edwin A Lee Elementary School Springfield, Illinois | Jefferson Middle School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #618 of 670 |
| National rank | – | #14073 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 204 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 204 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwin A Lee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Edwin A Lee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 87.7%).
- •Edwin A Lee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.0).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 204.
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 Edwin A Lee Elementary School better than Jefferson Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edwin A Lee Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin A Lee Elementary School: 204. Jefferson Middle School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin A Lee Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Edwin A Lee Elementary School is unranked and Jefferson Middle School is 618th of 670 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).