Eisenhower Jr High School vs Mark DeLay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eisenhower Jr High School
Darien · Public middle · Grades 6–8
407 students
Mark DeLay School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
453 students
| Measure | Eisenhower Jr High School Darien, Illinois | Mark DeLay School Darien, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #293 of 670 | #156 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8094 of 15,369 | #6762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 407 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | – |
| city | Darien | Darien |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark DeLay School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 47.9).
- •Mark DeLay School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 39.6%).
- •Eisenhower Jr High School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.6).
- •Mark DeLay School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 407.
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 Eisenhower Jr High School better than Mark DeLay School?
On the Success Index (US), Mark DeLay School ranks higher (76.9 vs 47.9 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 Eisenhower Jr High School and Mark DeLay School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Darien and Darien in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eisenhower Jr High School: 407. Mark DeLay School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eisenhower Jr High School and Mark DeLay School rank in Illinois?
Eisenhower Jr High School is 293rd of 670 and Mark DeLay School is 156th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).