Heritage Middle School vs Nathan Hale Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 458 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle School
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 5–8
500 students
Nathan Hale Elem School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
525 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle School Lansing, Illinois | Nathan Hale Elem School Lansing, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 670 | #1381 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10505 of 15,369 | #36923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 500 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 32% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 32.5).
- •Nathan Hale Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 60.2%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.9).
- •Nathan Hale Elem School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 500.
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 Nathan Hale Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (36.7 vs 32.5 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 Nathan Hale Elem School?
About 458 m in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle School: 500. Nathan Hale Elem School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle School and Nathan Hale Elem School rank in Illinois?
Heritage Middle School is 411th of 670 and Nathan Hale Elem School is 1381st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).