Southeast Elem School vs Sycamore Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southeast Elem School
Sycamore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
Sycamore Middle School
Sycamore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
847 students
| Measure | Southeast Elem School Sycamore, Illinois | Sycamore Middle School Sycamore, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #857 of 2,303 | #230 of 670 |
| National rank | #25657 of 50,301 | #6794 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 300 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Sycamore | Sycamore |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 49.3).
- •Southeast Elem School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Sycamore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Sycamore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 30.7%).
- •Southeast Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Sycamore Middle School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 300.
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 Southeast Elem School better than Sycamore Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Middle School ranks higher (54.0 vs 49.3 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 Southeast Elem School and Sycamore Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sycamore and Sycamore in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southeast Elem School: 300. Sycamore Middle School: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southeast Elem School and Sycamore Middle School rank in Illinois?
Southeast Elem School is 857th of 2,303 and Sycamore Middle School is 230th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).