Indian Trail Elem School vs Thomas Jefferson Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Trail Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
325 students
Thomas Jefferson Jr High School
Woodridge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
573 students
| Measure | Indian Trail Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois | Thomas Jefferson Jr High School Woodridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #820 of 2,303 | #171 of 670 |
| National rank | #24899 of 50,301 | #5361 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 325 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Downers Grove | Woodridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 50.4).
- •Thomas Jefferson Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Indian Trail Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson Jr High School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 325.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Indian Trail Elem School better than Thomas Jefferson Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Jr High School ranks higher (60.6 vs 50.4 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 Indian Trail Elem School and Thomas Jefferson Jr High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Downers Grove and Woodridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Trail Elem School: 325. Thomas Jefferson Jr High School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Trail Elem School and Thomas Jefferson Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Indian Trail Elem School is 820th of 2,303 and Thomas Jefferson Jr High School is 171st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).