G N Dieterich Elem School vs K D Waldo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G N Dieterich Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
K D Waldo Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students
| Measure | G N Dieterich Elem School Aurora, Illinois | K D Waldo Middle School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1928 of 2,303 | #615 of 670 |
| National rank | #45516 of 50,301 | #14005 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 507 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 6% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.9 vs 18.6).
- •G N Dieterich Elem School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 6%).
- •G N Dieterich Elem School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •G N Dieterich Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 70%).
- •K D Waldo Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.9).
- •K D Waldo Middle School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 507.
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 G N Dieterich Elem School better than K D Waldo Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are G N Dieterich Elem School and K D Waldo Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G N Dieterich Elem School: 507. K D Waldo Middle School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G N Dieterich Elem School and K D Waldo Middle School rank in Illinois?
G N Dieterich Elem School is 1928th of 2,303 and K D Waldo Middle School is 615th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).