Jefferson Middle School vs Prairie View Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
577 students
Prairie View Middle School
Tinley Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle School Aurora, Illinois | Prairie View Middle School Tinley Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #512 of 670 | #190 of 670 |
| National rank | #12283 of 15,369 | #5841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 577 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 40% |
| city | Aurora | Tinley Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie View Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 28.1).
- •Prairie View Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 15%).
- •Prairie View Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 29%).
- •Prairie View Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.5).
- •Prairie View Middle School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 577.
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 Middle School better than Prairie View Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie View Middle School ranks higher (58.3 vs 28.1 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 Middle School and Prairie View Middle School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Tinley Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle School: 577. Prairie View Middle School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle School and Prairie View Middle School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Middle School is 512th of 670 and Prairie View Middle School is 190th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).