Freeman Elem School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freeman Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Jefferson Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
577 students
| Measure | Freeman Elem School Aurora, Illinois | Jefferson Middle School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1091 of 2,303 | #512 of 670 |
| National rank | #31583 of 50,301 | #12283 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 529 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 15% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freeman Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 28.1).
- •Freeman Elem School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 15%).
- •Freeman Elem School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Freeman Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 62.2%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.6).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 529.
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 Freeman Elem School better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Freeman Elem School ranks higher (40.5 vs 28.1 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 Freeman Elem School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freeman Elem School: 529. Jefferson Middle School: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freeman Elem School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Freeman Elem School is 1091st of 2,303 and Jefferson Middle School is 512th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).