Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad vs K D Waldo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 686 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
K D Waldo Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students
| Measure | Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad Aurora, Illinois | K D Waldo Middle School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 670 | #615 of 670 |
| National rank | #4727 of 15,369 | #14005 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 284 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 6% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 18.6).
- •Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad does better on math proficiency (57% vs 6%).
- •Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 12%).
- •Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 70%).
- •K D Waldo Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •K D Waldo Middle School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 284.
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 Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad better than K D Waldo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad ranks higher (63.4 vs 18.6 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 Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad and K D Waldo Middle School?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad: 284. K D Waldo Middle School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad and K D Waldo Middle School rank in Illinois?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad is 154th of 670 and K D Waldo Middle School is 615th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).