Freedom Middle School vs Heritage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 976 m 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
Heritage Middle School
Berwyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
| Measure | Freedom Middle School Berwyn, Illinois | Heritage Middle School Berwyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 670 | #396 of 670 |
| National rank | #12877 of 15,369 | #10318 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 504 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 27% |
| city | Berwyn | Berwyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 24.9).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 81.7%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.0).
- •Freedom Middle School is the larger school with 504 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 Freedom Middle School better than Heritage Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (37.7 vs 24.9 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 Middle School and Heritage Middle School?
About 976 m in a straight line, between Berwyn and Berwyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Middle School: 504. Heritage Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Middle School and Heritage Middle School rank in Illinois?
Freedom Middle School is 541st of 670 and Heritage Middle School is 396th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).