Francis Granger Middle School vs Nancy Young Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 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
Nancy Young Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
| Measure | Francis Granger Middle School Aurora, Illinois | Nancy Young Elementary School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 670 | #169 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3459 of 15,369 | #7076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,011 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nancy Young Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 69.5).
- •Nancy Young Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Nancy Young Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Nancy Young Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 20.2%).
- •Nancy Young Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.0).
- •Francis Granger Middle School is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 574.
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 Nancy Young Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nancy Young Elementary School ranks higher (76.4 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 Nancy Young Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Granger Middle School: 1,011. Nancy Young Elementary School: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Granger Middle School and Nancy Young Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Francis Granger Middle School is 102nd of 670 and Nancy Young Elementary School is 169th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).