K D Waldo Middle School vs Kingsley Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 150 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
K D Waldo Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students
Kingsley Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students
| Measure | K D Waldo Middle School Aurora, Illinois | Kingsley Jr High School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 670 | #296 of 670 |
| National rank | #14005 of 15,369 | #8144 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 729 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 33% |
| city | Aurora | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingsley Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 18.6).
- •Kingsley Jr High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 6%).
- •Kingsley Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 12%).
- •Kingsley Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 70%).
- •K D Waldo Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.0).
- •Kingsley Jr High School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 729.
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 K D Waldo Middle School better than Kingsley Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kingsley Jr High School ranks higher (47.7 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 K D Waldo Middle School and Kingsley Jr High School?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
K D Waldo Middle School: 729. Kingsley Jr High School: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do K D Waldo Middle School and Kingsley Jr High School rank in Illinois?
K D Waldo Middle School is 615th of 670 and Kingsley Jr High School is 296th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).