Bernard W Flinn Middle School vs Cherry Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
676 students
| Measure | Bernard W Flinn Middle School Rockford, Illinois | Cherry Valley Elementary School Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 670 | #1921 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14645 of 15,369 | #45433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 807 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 17% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 14.4).
- •Cherry Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 6%).
- •Cherry Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 11%).
- •Cherry Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 69.5%).
- •Bernard W Flinn Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.3).
- •Bernard W Flinn Middle School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 676.
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 W Flinn Middle School better than Cherry Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks higher (19.0 vs 14.4 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 W Flinn Middle School and Cherry Valley Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School: 807. Cherry Valley Elementary School: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernard W Flinn Middle School and Cherry Valley Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School is 636th of 670 and Cherry Valley Elementary School is 1921st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).