Field Elem School vs New Berlin Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 316 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Field Elem School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 5–8
151 students
New Berlin Jr High School
New Berlin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
155 students
| Measure | Field Elem School Chicago, Illinois | New Berlin Jr High School New Berlin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #635 of 670 | #334 of 670 |
| National rank | #14611 of 15,369 | #8831 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 151 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| city | Chicago | New Berlin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Berlin Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 14.7).
- •New Berlin Jr High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •New Berlin Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •New Berlin Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 91.4%).
- •Field Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •New Berlin Jr High School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 151.
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 Field Elem School better than New Berlin Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Berlin Jr High School ranks higher (44.5 vs 14.7 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 Field Elem School and New Berlin Jr High School?
About 316 km in a straight line, between Chicago and New Berlin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field Elem School: 151. New Berlin Jr High School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field Elem School and New Berlin Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Field Elem School is 635th of 670 and New Berlin Jr High School is 334th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).