Joseph Arthur Middle School vs Marie Schaefer Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Arthur Middle School
O Fallon · Public middle · Grades 4–8
299 students
Marie Schaefer Elem School
O Fallon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
| Measure | Joseph Arthur Middle School O Fallon, Illinois | Marie Schaefer Elem School O Fallon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #587 of 670 | #479 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13549 of 15,369 | #17075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 299 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 54% |
| city | O Fallon | O Fallon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marie Schaefer Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 21.4).
- •Marie Schaefer Elem School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 14%).
- •Marie Schaefer Elem School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 25%).
- •Joseph Arthur Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.6).
- •Marie Schaefer Elem School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 299.
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 Joseph Arthur Middle School better than Marie Schaefer Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Marie Schaefer Elem School ranks higher (61.6 vs 21.4 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 Joseph Arthur Middle School and Marie Schaefer Elem School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between O Fallon and O Fallon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Arthur Middle School: 299. Marie Schaefer Elem School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Arthur Middle School and Marie Schaefer Elem School rank in Illinois?
Joseph Arthur Middle School is 587th of 670 and Marie Schaefer Elem School is 479th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).