Field School vs Nathan Hale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Field School
Northbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
333 students
Nathan Hale Middle School
Crestwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | Field School Northbrook, Illinois | Nathan Hale Middle School Crestwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 670 | #502 of 670 |
| National rank | #999 of 15,369 | #12115 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 333 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 12% |
| city | Northbrook | Crestwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Field School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 29.0).
- •Field School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 12%).
- •Field School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 31%).
- •Field School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.1).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 333.
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 School better than Nathan Hale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Field School ranks higher (83.2 vs 29.0 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 School and Nathan Hale Middle School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Northbrook and Crestwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field School: 333. Nathan Hale Middle School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field School and Nathan Hale Middle School rank in Illinois?
Field School is 23rd of 670 and Nathan Hale Middle School is 502nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).