Longfellow Elem School vs Monroe Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
Monroe Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elem School Wheaton, Illinois | Monroe Middle School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 2,303 | #196 of 670 |
| National rank | #3528 of 50,301 | #5952 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 318 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 57.8).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 34.1%).
- •Monroe Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.1).
- •Monroe Middle School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 318.
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 Longfellow Elem School better than Monroe Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elem School ranks higher (82.7 vs 57.8 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 Longfellow Elem School and Monroe Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elem School: 318. Monroe Middle School: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elem School and Monroe Middle School rank in Illinois?
Longfellow Elem School is 72nd of 2,303 and Monroe Middle School is 196th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).