Dore Elem School vs Heritage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dore Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
745 students
Heritage Middle School
Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
| Measure | Dore Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Heritage Middle School Summit, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1011 of 2,303 | #559 of 670 |
| National rank | #29655 of 50,301 | #13161 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 745 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 16% |
| city | Chicago | Summit |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dore Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 23.3).
- •Dore Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Dore Elem School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Dore Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 98.9%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.1).
- •Dore Elem School is the larger school with 745 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 Dore Elem School better than Heritage Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dore Elem School ranks higher (43.4 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 Dore Elem School and Heritage Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Summit in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dore Elem School: 745. Heritage Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dore Elem School and Heritage Middle School rank in Illinois?
Dore Elem School is 1011th of 2,303 and Heritage Middle School is 559th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).