Jefferson Elem School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elem School
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Lincoln Middle School
Berwyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
793 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elem School Berwyn, Illinois | Lincoln Middle School Berwyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #866 of 2,303 | #398 of 670 |
| National rank | #25955 of 50,301 | #10405 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 453 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| city | Berwyn | Berwyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 37.3).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 83.4%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.4).
- •Lincoln Middle School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 453.
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 Jefferson Elem School better than Lincoln Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (48.8 vs 37.3 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 Jefferson Elem School and Lincoln Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Berwyn and Berwyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elem School: 453. Lincoln Middle School: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elem School and Lincoln Middle School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Elem School is 866th of 2,303 and Lincoln Middle School is 398th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).