Bernard W Flinn Middle School vs Swan Hillman Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 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
Swan Hillman Elem School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
581 students
| Measure | Bernard W Flinn Middle School Rockford, Illinois | Swan Hillman Elem School Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 670 | #2163 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14645 of 15,369 | #48317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 807 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 12% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.4 vs 13.5).
- •Swan Hillman Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 6%).
- •Bernard W Flinn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 74.5%).
- •Bernard W Flinn Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.6).
- •Bernard W Flinn Middle School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 581.
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 Swan Hillman Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bernard W Flinn Middle School and Swan Hillman Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School: 807. Swan Hillman Elem School: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernard W Flinn Middle School and Swan Hillman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School is 636th of 670 and Swan Hillman Elem School is 2163rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).