James R Wood Elem School vs Sandwich Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James R Wood Elem School
Somonauk · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
298 students
Sandwich Middle School
Sandwich · Public middle · Grades 6–8
420 students
| Measure | James R Wood Elem School Somonauk, Illinois | Sandwich Middle School Sandwich, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #520 of 2,303 | #349 of 670 |
| National rank | #18050 of 50,301 | #9346 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 298 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 25% |
| city | Somonauk | Sandwich |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James R Wood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 42.2).
- •James R Wood Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Sandwich Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •James R Wood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 51.2%).
- •James R Wood Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.1).
- •Sandwich Middle School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 298.
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 James R Wood Elem School better than Sandwich Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James R Wood Elem School ranks higher (60.2 vs 42.2 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 James R Wood Elem School and Sandwich Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Somonauk and Sandwich in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James R Wood Elem School: 298. Sandwich Middle School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James R Wood Elem School and Sandwich Middle School rank in Illinois?
James R Wood Elem School is 520th of 2,303 and Sandwich Middle School is 349th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).