Freedom Elem School vs Heritage Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Elem School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
Heritage Grove Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Freedom Elem School Plainfield, Illinois | Heritage Grove Middle School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #312 of 2,303 | #91 of 670 |
| National rank | #12065 of 50,301 | #3162 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 526 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 51% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 68.9).
- •Freedom Elem School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Heritage Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Heritage Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 26.8%).
- •Freedom Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.0).
- •Heritage Grove Middle School is the larger school with 841 students compared with 526.
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 Freedom Elem School better than Heritage Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Grove Middle School ranks higher (70.8 vs 68.9 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 Freedom Elem School and Heritage Grove Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Elem School: 526. Heritage Grove Middle School: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Elem School and Heritage Grove Middle School rank in Illinois?
Freedom Elem School is 312th of 2,303 and Heritage Grove Middle School is 91st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).