Hannah Beardsley Middle School vs Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 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
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
Crystal Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
737 students
| Measure | Hannah Beardsley Middle School Crystal Lake, Illinois | Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 670 | #173 of 670 |
| National rank | #9340 of 15,369 | #5398 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 829 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 42.2).
- •Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 37.8%).
- •Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.1).
- •Hannah Beardsley Middle School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 737.
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 Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch ranks higher (60.4 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 Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hannah Beardsley Middle School: 829. Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hannah Beardsley Middle School and Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Hannah Beardsley Middle School is 348th of 670 and Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch is 173rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).