Henry W Cowherd Middle School vs L D Brady Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
L D Brady Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students
| Measure | Henry W Cowherd Middle School Aurora, Illinois | L D Brady Elem School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 670 | #2114 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13692 of 15,369 | #47701 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 807 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry W Cowherd Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 14.9).
- •L D Brady Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •L D Brady Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Henry W Cowherd Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 67.7%).
- •Henry W Cowherd Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 19.4).
- •Henry W Cowherd Middle School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 310.
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 Henry W Cowherd Middle School better than L D Brady Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry W Cowherd Middle School ranks higher (20.5 vs 14.9 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 Henry W Cowherd Middle School and L D Brady Elem School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry W Cowherd Middle School: 807. L D Brady Elem School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry W Cowherd Middle School and L D Brady Elem School rank in Illinois?
Henry W Cowherd Middle School is 596th of 670 and L D Brady Elem School is 2114th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).