Central Middle School vs Spring Wood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 8–8
418 students
Spring Wood Middle School
Hanover Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
420 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Burlington, Illinois | Spring Wood Middle School Hanover Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 670 | #477 of 670 |
| National rank | #2228 of 15,369 | #11719 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 418 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 16% |
| city | Burlington | Hanover Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 31.1).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 16%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 26%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 57.1%).
- •Spring Wood Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 19.0).
- •Spring Wood Middle School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 418.
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 Central Middle School better than Spring Wood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (75.7 vs 31.1 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 Central Middle School and Spring Wood Middle School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Hanover Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 418. Spring Wood Middle School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Spring Wood Middle School rank in Illinois?
Central Middle School is 58th of 670 and Spring Wood Middle School is 477th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).