Heritage Grove Middle School vs Richardson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Grove Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
Richardson Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 5–8
844 students
| Measure | Heritage Grove Middle School Plainfield, Illinois | Richardson Middle School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 670 | #629 of 670 |
| National rank | #3162 of 15,369 | #14308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 841 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 16% |
| city | Plainfield | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 16.8).
- •Heritage Grove Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 16%).
- •Heritage Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 23%).
- •Heritage Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 87.8%).
- •Richardson Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •Richardson Middle School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 841.
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 Heritage Grove Middle School better than Richardson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Grove Middle School ranks higher (70.8 vs 16.8 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 Heritage Grove Middle School and Richardson Middle School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Grove Middle School: 841. Richardson Middle School: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Grove Middle School and Richardson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Heritage Grove Middle School is 91st of 670 and Richardson Middle School is 629th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).