Fischer Middle School vs McCarty Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 875 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fischer Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students
McCarty Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students
| Measure | Fischer Middle School Aurora, Illinois | McCarty Elementary School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 670 | #1019 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7497 of 15,369 | #29754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 861 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 861 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fischer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 43.3).
- •Fischer Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Fischer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Fischer Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 35.4%).
- •McCarty Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •Fischer Middle School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 478.
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 Fischer Middle School better than McCarty Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fischer Middle School ranks higher (50.7 vs 43.3 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 Fischer Middle School and McCarty Elementary School?
About 875 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fischer Middle School: 861. McCarty Elementary School: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fischer Middle School and McCarty Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Fischer Middle School is 260th of 670 and McCarty Elementary School is 1019th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).