Heritage Grove Middle School vs Walkers Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 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
Walkers Grove Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
634 students
| Measure | Heritage Grove Middle School Plainfield, Illinois | Walkers Grove Elementary School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #91 of 670 | #291 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3162 of 15,369 | #11426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 841 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.8 vs 69.9).
- •Walkers Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Heritage Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Walkers Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 23.3%).
- •Heritage Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Heritage Grove Middle School is the larger school with 841 students compared with 634.
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 Walkers Grove Elementary 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 Heritage Grove Middle School and Walkers Grove Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Grove Middle School: 841. Walkers Grove Elementary School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Grove Middle School and Walkers Grove Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Heritage Grove Middle School is 91st of 670 and Walkers Grove Elementary School is 291st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).