Heritage Middle School vs J Sterling Morton West High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle School
Berwyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
J Sterling Morton West High Sch
Berwyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,374 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle School Berwyn, Illinois | J Sterling Morton West High Sch Berwyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 670 | #582 of 691 |
| National rank | #10318 of 15,369 | #15882 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 447 | 3,374 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 3,374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| city | Berwyn | Berwyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 16.3).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 18%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 78.2%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 15.5).
- •J Sterling Morton West High Sch is the larger school with 3,374 students compared with 447.
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 Middle School better than J Sterling Morton West High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (37.7 vs 16.3 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 Middle School and J Sterling Morton West High Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Berwyn and Berwyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle School: 447. J Sterling Morton West High Sch: 3,374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle School and J Sterling Morton West High Sch rank in Illinois?
Heritage Middle School is 396th of 670 and J Sterling Morton West High Sch is 582nd of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).