Jefferson Middle School vs West Aurora Learning Center/ELA
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 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
West Aurora Learning Center/ELA
Aurora · Public other · Grades PK–PK
505 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle School Aurora, Illinois | West Aurora Learning Center/ELA Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #512 of 670 | – |
| National rank | #12283 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 577 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 31.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Aurora Learning Center/ELA does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 62.2%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 31.6).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 505.
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 West Aurora Learning Center/ELA?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jefferson Middle School and West Aurora Learning Center/ELA?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle School: 577. West Aurora Learning Center/ELA: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle School and West Aurora Learning Center/ELA rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Middle School is 512th of 670 and West Aurora Learning Center/ELA is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).