Independence Elem School vs Jane Addams Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 969 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elem School
Bolingbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students
Jane Addams Middle School
Bolingbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
548 students
| Measure | Independence Elem School Bolingbrook, Illinois | Jane Addams Middle School Bolingbrook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1506 of 2,303 | #140 of 670 |
| National rank | #39336 of 50,301 | #4393 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 617 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| city | Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jane Addams Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 28.8).
- •Jane Addams Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Jane Addams Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 24%).
- •Jane Addams Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 67.9%).
- •Jane Addams Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.1).
- •Independence Elem School is the larger school with 617 students compared with 548.
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 Independence Elem School better than Jane Addams Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jane Addams Middle School ranks higher (64.9 vs 28.8 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 Independence Elem School and Jane Addams Middle School?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Bolingbrook and Bolingbrook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elem School: 617. Jane Addams Middle School: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elem School and Jane Addams Middle School rank in Illinois?
Independence Elem School is 1506th of 2,303 and Jane Addams Middle School is 140th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).