Jewel Middle School vs Smith Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jewel Middle School
North Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
Smith Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Jewel Middle School North Aurora, Illinois | Smith Elem School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #412 of 670 | #1631 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10527 of 15,369 | #41483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| city | North Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jewel Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 25.4).
- •Jewel Middle School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Jewel Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •Jewel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 60.5%).
- •Jewel Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •Jewel Middle School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 425.
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 Jewel Middle School better than Smith Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jewel Middle School ranks higher (36.6 vs 25.4 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 Jewel Middle School and Smith Elem School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between North Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jewel Middle School: 490. Smith Elem School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jewel Middle School and Smith Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jewel Middle School is 412th of 670 and Smith Elem School is 1631st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).