Hannah Beardsley Middle School vs Thayer J Hill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 51 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
Thayer J Hill Middle School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
828 students
| Measure | Hannah Beardsley Middle School Crystal Lake, Illinois | Thayer J Hill Middle School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #348 of 670 | #107 of 670 |
| National rank | #9340 of 15,369 | #3557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 829 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 51% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thayer J Hill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 42.2).
- •Thayer J Hill Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Thayer J Hill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Thayer J Hill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 37.8%).
- •Hannah Beardsley Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.3).
- •Hannah Beardsley Middle School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 828.
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 Thayer J Hill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thayer J Hill Middle School ranks higher (69.0 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 Thayer J Hill Middle School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hannah Beardsley Middle School: 829. Thayer J Hill Middle School: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hannah Beardsley Middle School and Thayer J Hill Middle School rank in Illinois?
Hannah Beardsley Middle School is 348th of 670 and Thayer J Hill Middle School is 107th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).