Herrick Middle School vs Lester Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herrick Middle School
Downers Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
626 students
Lester Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
531 students
| Measure | Herrick Middle School Downers Grove, Illinois | Lester Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 670 | #444 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4490 of 15,369 | #15863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 626 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| city | Downers Grove | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herrick Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 63.4).
- •Lester Elem School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Lester Elem School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Herrick Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.7).
- •Herrick Middle School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 531.
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 Herrick Middle School better than Lester Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Herrick Middle School ranks higher (64.5 vs 63.4 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 Herrick Middle School and Lester Elem School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Downers Grove and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herrick Middle School: 626. Lester Elem School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herrick Middle School and Lester Elem School rank in Illinois?
Herrick Middle School is 144th of 670 and Lester Elem School is 444th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).