Arbor Elementary School vs Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Elementary School
Oak Forest · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
232 students
Central Middle School
Tinley Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
| Measure | Arbor Elementary School Oak Forest, Illinois | Central Middle School Tinley Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 2,303 | #333 of 670 |
| National rank | #14436 of 50,301 | #8823 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 232 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 25% |
| city | Oak Forest | Tinley Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arbor Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 44.5).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 47%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 232.
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 Arbor Elementary School better than Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Arbor Elementary School ranks higher (65.5 vs 44.5 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 Arbor Elementary School and Central Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Oak Forest and Tinley Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Elementary School: 232. Central Middle School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Elementary School and Central Middle School rank in Illinois?
Arbor Elementary School is 392nd of 2,303 and Central Middle School is 333rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).