Emerson Elem School vs Franklin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Franklin Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
| Measure | Emerson Elem School Wheaton, Illinois | Franklin Middle School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #172 of 2,303 | #68 of 670 |
| National rank | #7117 of 50,301 | #2559 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 263 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 73.9).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 30.4%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.9).
- •Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 525 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 Emerson Elem School better than Franklin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elem School ranks higher (76.3 vs 73.9 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 Emerson Elem School and Franklin Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elem School: 263. Franklin Middle School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elem School and Franklin Middle School rank in Illinois?
Emerson Elem School is 172nd of 2,303 and Franklin Middle School is 68th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).