Stratford Middle School vs Western Trails Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stratford Middle School
Bloomingdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
Western Trails Elem School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
| Measure | Stratford Middle School Bloomingdale, Illinois | Western Trails Elem School Carol Stream, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 670 | #648 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5936 of 15,369 | #21209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 520 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Bloomingdale | Carol Stream |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stratford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 55.7).
- •Stratford Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Western Trails Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Stratford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 56.9%).
- •Stratford Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.0).
- •Stratford Middle School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 320.
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 Stratford Middle School better than Western Trails Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Stratford Middle School ranks higher (57.9 vs 55.7 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 Stratford Middle School and Western Trails Elem School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bloomingdale and Carol Stream in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stratford Middle School: 520. Western Trails Elem School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stratford Middle School and Western Trails Elem School rank in Illinois?
Stratford Middle School is 194th of 670 and Western Trails Elem School is 648th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).