Fischer Middle School vs Reba O Steck Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km 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
Reba O Steck Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
669 students
| Measure | Fischer Middle School Aurora, Illinois | Reba O Steck Elementary School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #260 of 670 | #297 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7497 of 15,369 | #11619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 861 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 861 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reba O Steck Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 50.7).
- •Reba O Steck Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Reba O Steck Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Reba O Steck Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 34.5%).
- •Fischer Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.6).
- •Fischer Middle School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 669.
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 Reba O Steck Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Reba O Steck Elementary School ranks higher (69.6 vs 50.7 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 Reba O Steck Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fischer Middle School: 861. Reba O Steck Elementary School: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fischer Middle School and Reba O Steck Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Fischer Middle School is 260th of 670 and Reba O Steck Elementary School is 297th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).