Freedom Middle School vs Goodwin Elementary 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.
Freedom Middle School
Berwyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students
Goodwin Elementary School
Cicero · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
502 students
| Measure | Freedom Middle School Berwyn, Illinois | Goodwin Elementary School Cicero, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 670 | #1828 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12877 of 15,369 | #44403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 504 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 18% |
| city | Berwyn | Cicero |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 20.7).
- •Goodwin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Freedom Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 82.1%).
- •Freedom Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.3).
- •Freedom Middle School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 502.
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 Middle School better than Goodwin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Middle School ranks higher (24.9 vs 20.7 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 Freedom Middle School and Goodwin Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Berwyn and Cicero in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Middle School: 504. Goodwin Elementary School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Middle School and Goodwin Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Freedom Middle School is 541st of 670 and Goodwin Elementary School is 1828th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).