James R Wood Elem School vs Somonauk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 288 m 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
Somonauk Middle School
Somonauk · Public middle · Grades 5–8
249 students
| Measure | James R Wood Elem School Somonauk, Illinois | Somonauk Middle School Somonauk, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #520 of 2,303 | #120 of 670 |
| National rank | #18050 of 50,301 | #3962 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 298 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Somonauk | Somonauk |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somonauk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 60.2).
- •Somonauk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Somonauk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 39.6%).
- •James R Wood Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.6).
- •James R Wood Elem School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 249.
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 Somonauk Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Somonauk Middle School ranks higher (67.2 vs 60.2 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 Somonauk Middle School?
About 288 m in a straight line, between Somonauk and Somonauk in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James R Wood Elem School: 298. Somonauk Middle School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James R Wood Elem School and Somonauk Middle School rank in Illinois?
James R Wood Elem School is 520th of 2,303 and Somonauk Middle School is 120th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).