Hickory Creek Middle School vs Spencer Crossing
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Creek Middle School
Frankfort · Public middle · Grades 6–8
943 students
Spencer Crossing
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
544 students
| Measure | Hickory Creek Middle School Frankfort, Illinois | Spencer Crossing New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 670 | #111 of 670 |
| National rank | #580 of 15,369 | #3809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 943 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 943 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 53% |
| city | Frankfort | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 67.9).
- •Hickory Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 53%).
- •Hickory Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 61%).
- •Hickory Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 21.8).
- •Hickory Creek Middle School is the larger school with 943 students compared with 544.
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 Hickory Creek Middle School better than Spencer Crossing?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Creek Middle School ranks higher (86.6 vs 67.9 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 Hickory Creek Middle School and Spencer Crossing?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Frankfort and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Creek Middle School: 943. Spencer Crossing: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Creek Middle School and Spencer Crossing rank in Illinois?
Hickory Creek Middle School is 17th of 670 and Spencer Crossing is 111th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).