Forest Oak Elementary School vs Shue-Medill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Oak Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
Shue-Medill Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
763 students
| Measure | Forest Oak Elementary School Newark, Delaware | Shue-Medill Middle School Newark, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 121 | #28 of 40 |
| National rank | #21437 of 50,301 | #11737 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 429 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Oak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 31.0).
- •Forest Oak Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Forest Oak Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •Shue-Medill Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.4).
- •Shue-Medill Middle School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 429.
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 Forest Oak Elementary School better than Shue-Medill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Oak Elementary School ranks higher (55.3 vs 31.0 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 Forest Oak Elementary School and Shue-Medill Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Oak Elementary School: 429. Shue-Medill Middle School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Oak Elementary School and Shue-Medill Middle School rank in Delaware?
Forest Oak Elementary School is 66th of 121 and Shue-Medill Middle School is 28th of 40 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).