Henry Puffer School vs Herrick Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Puffer School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
271 students
Herrick Middle School
Downers Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
626 students
| Measure | Henry Puffer School Downers Grove, Illinois | Herrick Middle School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #537 of 2,303 | #144 of 670 |
| National rank | #18526 of 50,301 | #4490 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 271 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 10.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Downers Grove | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herrick Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 59.5).
- •Herrick Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Henry Puffer School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Henry Puffer School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.1).
- •Herrick Middle School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 271.
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 Henry Puffer School better than Herrick Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Herrick Middle School ranks higher (64.5 vs 59.5 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 Henry Puffer School and Herrick Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Downers Grove and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Puffer School: 271. Herrick Middle School: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Puffer School and Herrick Middle School rank in Illinois?
Henry Puffer School is 537th of 2,303 and Herrick Middle School is 144th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).