John Gates Elem School vs K D Waldo 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.
John Gates Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
K D Waldo Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students
| Measure | John Gates Elem School Aurora, Illinois | K D Waldo Middle School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1796 of 2,303 | #615 of 670 |
| National rank | #43906 of 50,301 | #14005 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 427 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 6% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Gates Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 18.6).
- •John Gates Elem School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 6%).
- •John Gates Elem School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •John Gates Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 70%).
- •K D Waldo Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.7).
- •K D Waldo Middle School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 427.
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 John Gates Elem School better than K D Waldo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Gates Elem School ranks higher (21.5 vs 18.6 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 John Gates Elem School and K D Waldo Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Gates Elem School: 427. K D Waldo Middle School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Gates Elem School and K D Waldo Middle School rank in Illinois?
John Gates Elem School is 1796th of 2,303 and K D Waldo Middle School is 615th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).