North Elem School vs Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 203 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Elem School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
638 students
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
Crystal Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
737 students
| Measure | North Elem School Crystal Lake, Illinois | Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #754 of 2,303 | #173 of 670 |
| National rank | #23562 of 50,301 | #5398 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 638 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 52.3).
- •North Elem School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 29.3%).
- •Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.0).
- •Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch is the larger school with 737 students compared with 638.
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 North Elem School better than Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch ranks higher (60.4 vs 52.3 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 North Elem School and Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch?
About 203 m in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Elem School: 638. Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Elem School and Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
North Elem School is 754th of 2,303 and Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch is 173rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).