Jackson Middle School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Middle School
Villa Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students
Jefferson Middle School
Villa Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
375 students
| Measure | Jackson Middle School Villa Park, Illinois | Jefferson Middle School Villa Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 670 | #452 of 670 |
| National rank | #8018 of 15,369 | #11228 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 621 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| city | Villa Park | Villa Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 33.3).
- •Jackson Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Jackson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Jackson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 59.5%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.9).
- •Jackson Middle School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 375.
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 Jackson Middle School better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Middle School ranks higher (48.3 vs 33.3 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 Jackson Middle School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Villa Park and Villa Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Middle School: 621. Jefferson Middle School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Middle School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Jackson Middle School is 288th of 670 and Jefferson Middle School is 452nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).