Heineman Middle School vs Marlowe Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heineman Middle School
Algonquin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
Marlowe Middle School
Lake in the Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,215 students
| Measure | Heineman Middle School Algonquin, Illinois | Marlowe Middle School Lake in the Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 670 | #129 of 670 |
| National rank | #4237 of 15,369 | #4182 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 724 | 1,215 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 1,215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 40% |
| city | Algonquin | Lake in the Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (65.7 vs 66.0).
- •Marlowe Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Marlowe Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 21.3%).
- •Heineman Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Marlowe Middle School is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 724.
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 Heineman Middle School better than Marlowe Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heineman Middle School and Marlowe Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Algonquin and Lake in the Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heineman Middle School: 724. Marlowe Middle School: 1,215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heineman Middle School and Marlowe Middle School rank in Illinois?
Heineman Middle School is 132nd of 670 and Marlowe Middle School is 129th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).