Herget Middle School vs Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.5 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
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch
Sugar Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Herget Middle School Aurora, Illinois | Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch Sugar Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #529 of 670 | #908 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12690 of 15,369 | #27031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 594 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 38% |
| city | Aurora | Sugar Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 25.9).
- •Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (38% vs 13%).
- •Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.5).
- •Herget Middle School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 421.
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 Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch ranks higher (47.2 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 Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Sugar Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herget Middle School: 594. Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herget Middle School and Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Herget Middle School is 529th of 670 and Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch is 908th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).