Jefferson Elem School vs Sunnyside Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 132 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elem School
Dixon · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
344 students
Sunnyside Intermediate School
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
344 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elem School Dixon, Illinois | Sunnyside Intermediate School Berkeley, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1576 of 2,303 | #1667 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40656 of 50,301 | #41959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 344 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| city | Dixon | Berkeley |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 24.6).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Sunnyside Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 79.7%).
- •Sunnyside Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.8).
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 Sunnyside Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (26.6 vs 24.6 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 Sunnyside Intermediate School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Dixon and Berkeley in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elem School: 344. Sunnyside Intermediate School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elem School and Sunnyside Intermediate School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Elem School is 1576th of 2,303 and Sunnyside Intermediate School is 1667th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).