Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch vs Iroquois West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch
Big Rock · Public middle · Grades 5–8
216 students
Iroquois West Middle School
Onarga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
215 students
| Measure | Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch Big Rock, Illinois | Iroquois West Middle School Onarga, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 670 | #385 of 670 |
| National rank | #3044 of 15,369 | #10112 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 216 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| city | Big Rock | Onarga |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 38.7).
- •Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 53.5%).
- •Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.6).
- •Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch is the larger school with 216 students compared with 215.
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 Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch better than Iroquois West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch ranks higher (71.4 vs 38.7 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 Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch and Iroquois West Middle School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Big Rock and Onarga in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch: 216. Iroquois West Middle School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch and Iroquois West Middle School rank in Illinois?
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch is 88th of 670 and Iroquois West Middle School is 385th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).