At a glance
Reported students
447
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
404.5
Heritage Middle School: 447 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
8.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 537
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Heritage Middle School
Heritage Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Berwyn. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Berwyn South SD 100. NCES reports 447 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.7:1, below the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (79.6%) and White (11%). English learners represent 17.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Heritage Middle School
- 1How do the reported 8.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11%
- Hispanic79.6%
- Black6.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Berwyn South SD 100
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Freedom Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
504 reported students
Pershing Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
418 reported students
Irving Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
415 reported students
Hiawatha Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
394 reported students
Komensky Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
320 reported students
Piper School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
292 reported students
Public schools near Heritage Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Middle School Middle · Berwyn South SD 100 | 06–08 | 504 | 0.6 mi |
| L J Hauser Jr High School Middle · Riverside SD 96 | 06–08 | 597 | 1.4 mi |
| Lincoln Middle School Middle · Berwyn North SD 98 | 06–08 | 793 | 1.6 mi |
| Washington Middle School Middle · Lyons SD 103 | 06–08 | 659 | 1.8 mi |
| Columbus East Elem School Middle · Cicero SD 99 | 04–06 | 411 | 1.8 mi |
| Unity Jr High School Middle · Cicero SD 99 | 07–08 | 1,919 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Middle School
What grades does Heritage Middle School serve?
Heritage Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Berwyn South SD 100.
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School reported 447 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 537 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 8.7:1, based on 447 students and 51.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Heritage Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heritage Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Berwyn South SD 100 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Heritage Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Heritage Middle School in?
Heritage Middle School is part of Berwyn South SD 100, based in Berwyn, IL, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heritage Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Freedom Middle School (0.6 mi), L J Hauser Jr High School (1.4 mi), Lincoln Middle School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.