Jefferson Primary School vs MacArthur 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 Primary School
Bellwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
380 students
MacArthur Middle School
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
357 students
| Measure | Jefferson Primary School Bellwood, Illinois | MacArthur Middle School Berkeley, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #744 of 2,303 | #551 of 670 |
| National rank | #23407 of 50,301 | #13068 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 380 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 26% |
| Math proficiency | – | 15% |
| city | Bellwood | Berkeley |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 23.8).
- •Jefferson Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 75.9%).
- •Jefferson Primary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Jefferson Primary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 357.
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 Primary School better than MacArthur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Primary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 23.8 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 Primary School and MacArthur Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bellwood and Berkeley in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Primary School: 380. MacArthur Middle School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Primary School and MacArthur Middle School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Primary School is 744th of 2,303 and MacArthur Middle School is 551st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).