Brooks Middle School vs Independence Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooks Middle School
Bolingbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
850 students
Independence Elem School
Bolingbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students
| Measure | Brooks Middle School Bolingbrook, Illinois | Independence Elem School Bolingbrook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 670 | #1506 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7904 of 15,369 | #39336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 850 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 28.8).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 24%).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 67.9%).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.1).
- •Brooks Middle School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 617.
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 Brooks Middle School better than Independence Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Brooks Middle School ranks higher (48.7 vs 28.8 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 Brooks Middle School and Independence Elem School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bolingbrook and Bolingbrook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooks Middle School: 850. Independence Elem School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooks Middle School and Independence Elem School rank in Illinois?
Brooks Middle School is 283rd of 670 and Independence Elem School is 1506th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).