Hester Jr High School vs Mannheim Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hester Jr High School
Franklin Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
Mannheim Middle School
Melrose Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
| Measure | Hester Jr High School Franklin Park, Illinois | Mannheim Middle School Melrose Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 670 | #457 of 670 |
| National rank | #8572 of 15,369 | #11377 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 426 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 17% |
| city | Franklin Park | Melrose Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hester Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 32.6).
- •Hester Jr High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Hester Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Hester Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 65.4%).
- •Mannheim Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.9).
- •Mannheim Middle School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 426.
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 Hester Jr High School better than Mannheim Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hester Jr High School ranks higher (45.7 vs 32.6 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 Hester Jr High School and Mannheim Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Franklin Park and Melrose Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hester Jr High School: 426. Mannheim Middle School: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hester Jr High School and Mannheim Middle School rank in Illinois?
Hester Jr High School is 324th of 670 and Mannheim Middle School is 457th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).