Rochester Intermediate School vs Springfield Ball Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rochester Intermediate School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 4–6
394 students
Springfield Ball Charter School
Springfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
394 students
| Measure | Rochester Intermediate School Rochester, Illinois | Springfield Ball Charter School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 670 | #1336 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6572 of 15,369 | #36338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 394 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 28% |
| city | Rochester | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rochester Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 33.4).
- •Rochester Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 28%).
- •Rochester Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Rochester Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 60.9%).
- •Rochester Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.2).
- •Rochester Intermediate School is a public school while Springfield Ball Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rochester Intermediate School better than Springfield Ball Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Rochester Intermediate School ranks higher (55.0 vs 33.4 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 Rochester Intermediate School and Springfield Ball Charter School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rochester Intermediate School: 394. Springfield Ball Charter School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rochester Intermediate School and Springfield Ball Charter School rank in Illinois?
Rochester Intermediate School is 221st of 670 and Springfield Ball Charter School is 1336th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).