Thomas Paine Elem School vs Urbana Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Paine Elem School
Urbana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Urbana Middle School
Urbana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
877 students
| Measure | Thomas Paine Elem School Urbana, Illinois | Urbana Middle School Urbana, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1540 of 2,303 | #581 of 670 |
| National rank | #39949 of 50,301 | #13474 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 324 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| city | Urbana | Urbana |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Paine Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 21.8).
- •Thomas Paine Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Thomas Paine Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Thomas Paine Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 75.4%).
- •Thomas Paine Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.2).
- •Urbana Middle School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 324.
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 Thomas Paine Elem School better than Urbana Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Paine Elem School ranks higher (27.8 vs 21.8 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 Thomas Paine Elem School and Urbana Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Urbana and Urbana in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas Paine Elem School: 324. Urbana Middle School: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas Paine Elem School and Urbana Middle School rank in Illinois?
Thomas Paine Elem School is 1540th of 2,303 and Urbana Middle School is 581st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).