Heritage JH and Elem Sch vs St Joseph Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage JH and Elem Sch
Homer · Public elementary · Grades K–8
270 students
St Joseph Middle School
Saint Joseph · Public middle · Grades 5–8
325 students
| Measure | Heritage JH and Elem Sch Homer, Illinois | St Joseph Middle School Saint Joseph, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #881 of 2,303 | #118 of 670 |
| National rank | #26353 of 50,301 | #3927 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 270 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Homer | Saint Joseph |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 48.2).
- •St Joseph Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •St Joseph Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •St Joseph Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 44.1%).
- •Heritage JH and Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.1).
- •St Joseph Middle School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 270.
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 JH and Elem Sch better than St Joseph Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), St Joseph Middle School ranks higher (67.4 vs 48.2 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 JH and Elem Sch and St Joseph Middle School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Homer and Saint Joseph in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage JH and Elem Sch: 270. St Joseph Middle School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage JH and Elem Sch and St Joseph Middle School rank in Illinois?
Heritage JH and Elem Sch is 881st of 2,303 and St Joseph Middle School is 118th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).