Hester Jr High School vs John F Kennedy Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hester Jr High School
Franklin Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
John F Kennedy Elem School
Schiller Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
603 students
| Measure | Hester Jr High School Franklin Park, Illinois | John F Kennedy Elem School Schiller Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 670 | #777 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8572 of 15,369 | #23912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 426 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| city | Franklin Park | Schiller Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 45.7).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Hester Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Hester Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 68%).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.9).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 426.
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 Hester Jr High School better than John F Kennedy Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Elem School ranks higher (51.8 vs 45.7 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 Hester Jr High School and John F Kennedy Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Franklin Park and Schiller Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hester Jr High School: 426. John F Kennedy Elem School: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hester Jr High School and John F Kennedy Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hester Jr High School is 324th of 670 and John F Kennedy Elem School is 777th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).