Highcrest Middle School vs Willard Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highcrest Middle School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 5–6
748 students
Willard Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
| Measure | Highcrest Middle School Wilmette, Illinois | Willard Elem School Evanston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 670 | #189 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1247 of 15,369 | #8046 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 748 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| city | Wilmette | Evanston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highcrest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 74.9).
- •Willard Elem School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Highcrest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Highcrest Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.5).
- •Highcrest Middle School is the larger school with 748 students compared with 355.
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 Highcrest Middle School better than Willard Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Highcrest Middle School ranks higher (81.5 vs 74.9 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 Highcrest Middle School and Willard Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wilmette and Evanston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highcrest Middle School: 748. Willard Elem School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highcrest Middle School and Willard Elem School rank in Illinois?
Highcrest Middle School is 30th of 670 and Willard Elem School is 189th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).