Hill Elem School vs McCleery Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
McCleery Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
513 students
| Measure | Hill Elem School Aurora, Illinois | McCleery Elem School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1755 of 2,303 | #1519 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43388 of 50,301 | #39532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 511 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 20% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCleery Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 22.3).
- •McCleery Elem School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 14%).
- •McCleery Elem School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 16%).
- •McCleery Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 66.3%).
- •McCleery Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •McCleery Elem School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 511.
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 Hill Elem School better than McCleery Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), McCleery Elem School ranks higher (28.5 vs 22.3 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 Hill Elem School and McCleery Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill Elem School: 511. McCleery Elem School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill Elem School and McCleery Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hill Elem School is 1755th of 2,303 and McCleery Elem School is 1519th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).