J B Nelson Elem School vs Sam Rotolo Middle Sch
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.
J B Nelson Elem School
Batavia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
Sam Rotolo Middle Sch
Batavia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,080 students
| Measure | J B Nelson Elem School Batavia, Illinois | Sam Rotolo Middle Sch Batavia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #889 of 2,303 | #175 of 670 |
| National rank | #26552 of 50,301 | #5488 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 482 | 1,080 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 1,080 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 46% |
| city | Batavia | Batavia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Rotolo Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 47.9).
- •Sam Rotolo Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Sam Rotolo Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Sam Rotolo Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 21%).
- •Sam Rotolo Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.6).
- •Sam Rotolo Middle Sch is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 482.
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 J B Nelson Elem School better than Sam Rotolo Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Rotolo Middle Sch ranks higher (60.0 vs 47.9 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 J B Nelson Elem School and Sam Rotolo Middle Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Batavia and Batavia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J B Nelson Elem School: 482. Sam Rotolo Middle Sch: 1,080. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J B Nelson Elem School and Sam Rotolo Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
J B Nelson Elem School is 889th of 2,303 and Sam Rotolo Middle Sch is 175th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).