Hannah Beardsley Middle School vs North Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
Crystal Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
829 students
North Elem School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
638 students
| Measure | Hannah Beardsley Middle School Crystal Lake, Illinois | North Elem School Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 670 | #754 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9340 of 15,369 | #23562 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 829 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 42.2).
- •North Elem School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •North Elem School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •North Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 37.8%).
- •North Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Hannah Beardsley Middle School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 638.
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 Hannah Beardsley Middle School better than North Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), North Elem School ranks higher (52.3 vs 42.2 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 Hannah Beardsley Middle School and North Elem School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hannah Beardsley Middle School: 829. North Elem School: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hannah Beardsley Middle School and North Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hannah Beardsley Middle School is 348th of 670 and North Elem School is 754th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).