Francis Granger Middle School vs Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 286 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Granger Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,011 students
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
683 students
| Measure | Francis Granger Middle School Aurora, Illinois | Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 670 | #204 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3459 of 15,369 | #8446 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,011 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 69.5).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 20.2%).
- •Francis Granger Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.1).
- •Francis Granger Middle School is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 683.
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 Francis Granger Middle School better than Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 69.5 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 Francis Granger Middle School and Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary?
About 286 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Granger Middle School: 1,011. Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Granger Middle School and Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary rank in Illinois?
Francis Granger Middle School is 102nd of 670 and Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is 204th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).