Harvard Park Elem School vs Jefferson Middle 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.
Harvard Park Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Jefferson Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students
| Measure | Harvard Park Elem School Springfield, Illinois | Jefferson Middle School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1949 of 2,303 | #618 of 670 |
| National rank | #45912 of 50,301 | #14073 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.3 vs 18.2).
- •Harvard Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 87.6%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.8).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 370.
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 Harvard Park Elem School better than Jefferson 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 Harvard Park Elem School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvard Park Elem School: 370. Jefferson Middle School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvard Park Elem School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Harvard Park Elem School is 1949th of 2,303 and Jefferson Middle School is 618th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).