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Heritage Middle School

Middle School · Berwyn South SD 100

6850 31st St, Berwyn, IL 60402

Enrollment

462

Student-Teacher

9.2:1

Score

6.1

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#1,967 of 3,813

In Berwyn

#8 of 13

public schools

In district

#4 of 8

Berwyn South SD 100

School environment

8.1 / 10

Excellent

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Heritage Middle School

6.1/10

Middle School in Berwyn · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Heritage Middle School

Heritage Middle School is a public middle school in Berwyn, IL, part of Berwyn South SD 100. Heritage Middle School serves approximately 462 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Heritage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,967 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Heritage Middle School show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • IL avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 9.2:1 students to teachers, Heritage Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

32% of students at Heritage Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,473
Chronic Absenteeism31.6%

Heritage Middle School — Students at Heritage Middle School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

68.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 42.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2022
ELA
20%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.

How Heritage Middle School Compares

See how Heritage Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.1/10
48th percentile in IL
Academic
6.7/10
Average
Growth
4.4/10
Below Average
Environment
8.1/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
68%
Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
50 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
31.6%

Location

6850 31st St, Berwyn, IL 60402

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Heritage Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Lincoln Middle School (rated 6.8/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Freedom Middle School (rated 6.1/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Berwyn, see our Berwyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Emerson Elem School Berwyn 0.0 mi 4.0
THE ANGELS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Berwyn 0.4 mi
ST LEONARD SCHOOL Berwyn 0.4 mi 5.7
Irving Elem School Berwyn 0.5 mi 5.6
Piper School Berwyn 0.7 mi 6.1
Hiawatha Elem School Berwyn 0.7 mi 6.4
J Sterling Morton West High Sch Berwyn 0.8 mi 7.0
Freedom Middle School Berwyn 0.6 mi 6.1
Blythe Park Elem School Riverside 0.6 mi 9.0
Pershing Elem School Berwyn 0.8 mi 6.8
ST ODILO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Berwyn 0.9 mi 5.1
Komensky Elem School Berwyn 0.9 mi 6.2
Edison Elem School Stickney 1.4 mi 6.0
Abe Lincoln Elem School Cicero 1.2 mi 6.1
ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Riverside 1.2 mi 7.0
Jefferson Elem School Berwyn 1.6 mi 6.5
Goodwin Elementary School Cicero 1.2 mi 5.4
Lincoln Middle School Berwyn 1.6 mi 6.8
Home Elem School Stickney 1.7 mi 5.6
A F Ames Elem School Riverside 1.3 mi 8.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60402 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,993

Median Home Value

$277,800

Median Rent

$1,168/mo

Population

63,867

College Educated

25.2%

Homeownership

64.1%

Avg Commute

29.6 min

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Median Age

36.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Bentley Elem School New Lenox, IL 6.1
Columbia Middle School Columbia, IL 6.1
Freedom Middle School Berwyn, IL 6.1
Johnsburg Jr High School Johnsburg, IL 6.1
Parkside Jr High School Normal, IL 6.1
Williamsville Jr High School Williamsville, IL 6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heritage Middle School

What grades does Heritage Middle School serve?

Heritage Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Heritage Middle School?

Heritage Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Heritage Middle School rank in IL?

Heritage Middle School ranks #1,967 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Heritage Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Heritage Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Heritage Middle School a charter school?

No, Heritage Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Heritage Middle School a Title I school?

No, Heritage Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Middle School?

68.2% of students at Heritage Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
84 Very Walkable
Transit Score
45 Some Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
462
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Free/Reduced Lunch
68.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.6%

District

Berwyn South SD 100
District Enrollment
3,048
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,473
District Rank
#4 of 8

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