Bernard J Ward Elem School vs Brooks 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.
Bernard J Ward Elem School
Bolingbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
Brooks Middle School
Bolingbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
850 students
| Measure | Bernard J Ward Elem School Bolingbrook, Illinois | Brooks Middle School Bolingbrook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1798 of 2,303 | #283 of 670 |
| National rank | #43945 of 50,301 | #7904 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 363 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 38% |
| city | Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 21.4).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 14%).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 10%).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 77.4%).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.1).
- •Brooks Middle School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 363.
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 Bernard J Ward Elem School better than Brooks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brooks Middle School ranks higher (48.7 vs 21.4 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 Bernard J Ward Elem School and Brooks Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bolingbrook and Bolingbrook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernard J Ward Elem School: 363. Brooks Middle School: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernard J Ward Elem School and Brooks Middle School rank in Illinois?
Bernard J Ward Elem School is 1798th of 2,303 and Brooks Middle School is 283rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).