Francis Granger Middle School vs Mabel O Donnell Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km 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
Mabel O Donnell Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Francis Granger Middle School Aurora, Illinois | Mabel O Donnell Elem School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 670 | #1784 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3459 of 15,369 | #43794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,011 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 7.5% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Granger Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 21.7).
- •Francis Granger Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 7.5%).
- •Francis Granger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 12%).
- •Francis Granger Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 63.6%).
- •Mabel O Donnell Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.0).
- •Francis Granger Middle School is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 360.
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 Mabel O Donnell Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Granger Middle School ranks higher (69.5 vs 21.7 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 Francis Granger Middle School and Mabel O Donnell Elem School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Granger Middle School: 1,011. Mabel O Donnell Elem School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Granger Middle School and Mabel O Donnell Elem School rank in Illinois?
Francis Granger Middle School is 102nd of 670 and Mabel O Donnell Elem School is 1784th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).