Byrne Elem School vs Heritage Middle 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.
Byrne Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
619 students
Heritage Middle School
Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
| Measure | Byrne Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Heritage Middle School Summit, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1448 of 2,303 | #559 of 670 |
| National rank | #38187 of 50,301 | #13161 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 619 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 16% |
| city | Chicago | Summit |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byrne Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 23.3).
- •Byrne Elem School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 16%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Byrne Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.4).
- •Byrne Elem School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 447.
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 Byrne Elem School better than Heritage Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Byrne Elem School ranks higher (30.5 vs 23.3 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 Byrne Elem School and Heritage Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Summit in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byrne Elem School: 619. Heritage Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byrne Elem School and Heritage Middle School rank in Illinois?
Byrne Elem School is 1448th of 2,303 and Heritage Middle School is 559th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).