Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center vs New Berlin Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 278 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
Ford Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
156 students
New Berlin Jr High School
New Berlin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
155 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center Ford Heights, Illinois | New Berlin Jr High School New Berlin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 670 | #334 of 670 |
| National rank | #14699 of 15,369 | #8831 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 156 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Ford Heights | New Berlin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Berlin Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 13.9).
- •New Berlin Jr High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •New Berlin Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •New Berlin Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 98.7%).
- •New Berlin Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.2).
- •Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is the larger school with 156 students compared with 155.
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 Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center better than New Berlin Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Berlin Jr High School ranks higher (44.5 vs 13.9 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 Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and New Berlin Jr High School?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Ford Heights and New Berlin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center: 156. New Berlin Jr High School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and New Berlin Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is 641st of 670 and New Berlin Jr High School is 334th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).