Canterbury Elem School vs Hannah Beardsley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Elem School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
486 students
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
Crystal Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
829 students
| Measure | Canterbury Elem School Crystal Lake, Illinois | Hannah Beardsley Middle School Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1254 of 2,303 | #348 of 670 |
| National rank | #34865 of 50,301 | #9340 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 486 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hannah Beardsley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 35.6).
- •Canterbury Elem School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Hannah Beardsley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Hannah Beardsley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 54.5%).
- •Canterbury Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •Hannah Beardsley Middle School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 486.
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 Canterbury Elem School better than Hannah Beardsley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hannah Beardsley Middle School ranks higher (42.2 vs 35.6 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 Canterbury Elem School and Hannah Beardsley Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canterbury Elem School: 486. Hannah Beardsley Middle School: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canterbury Elem School and Hannah Beardsley Middle School rank in Illinois?
Canterbury Elem School is 1254th of 2,303 and Hannah Beardsley Middle School is 348th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).