Heritage Middle School vs Walsh Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 750 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle School
Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
Walsh Elem School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
182 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle School Summit, Illinois | Walsh Elem School Summit, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 670 | #1918 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13161 of 15,369 | #45423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 447 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| city | Summit | Summit |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 19.1).
- •Walsh Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Walsh Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Walsh Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.9).
- •Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 182.
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 Walsh Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (23.3 vs 19.1 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 Walsh Elem School?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Summit and Summit in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle School: 447. Walsh Elem School: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle School and Walsh Elem School rank in Illinois?
Heritage Middle School is 559th of 670 and Walsh Elem School is 1918th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).