Herget Middle School vs Jewel Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herget Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students
Jewel Middle School
North Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
| Measure | Herget Middle School Aurora, Illinois | Jewel Middle School North Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #529 of 670 | #412 of 670 |
| National rank | #12690 of 15,369 | #10527 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 594 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 24% |
| city | Aurora | North Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jewel Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 25.9).
- •Jewel Middle School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 13%).
- •Jewel Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Herget Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 50.4%).
- •Jewel Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Herget Middle School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 490.
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 Herget Middle School better than Jewel Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jewel Middle School ranks higher (36.6 vs 25.9 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 Herget Middle School and Jewel Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Aurora and North Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herget Middle School: 594. Jewel Middle School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herget Middle School and Jewel Middle School rank in Illinois?
Herget Middle School is 529th of 670 and Jewel Middle School is 412th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).