Elm Middle School vs John Mills Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Middle School
Elmwood Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
John Mills Elem School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
| Measure | Elm Middle School Elmwood Park, Illinois | John Mills Elem School Elmwood Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 670 | #1397 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8623 of 15,369 | #37156 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 615 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 18% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Elmwood Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 32.1).
- •Elm Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 18%).
- •Elm Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 35%).
- •John Mills Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 63.1%).
- •Elm Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •John Mills Elem School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 615.
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 Elm Middle School better than John Mills Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Elm Middle School ranks higher (45.4 vs 32.1 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 Elm Middle School and John Mills Elem School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Elmwood Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Middle School: 615. John Mills Elem School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Middle School and John Mills Elem School rank in Illinois?
Elm Middle School is 325th of 670 and John Mills Elem School is 1397th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).