Arbor Park Middle School vs Stratford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Park Middle School
Oak Forest · Public middle · Grades 5–8
520 students
Stratford Middle School
Bloomingdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
| Measure | Arbor Park Middle School Oak Forest, Illinois | Stratford Middle School Bloomingdale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 670 | #194 of 670 |
| National rank | #10181 of 15,369 | #5936 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 520 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 41% |
| city | Oak Forest | Bloomingdale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stratford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 38.4).
- •Stratford Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Stratford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Stratford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 49.4%).
- •Stratford Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.3).
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 Park Middle School better than Stratford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Stratford Middle School ranks higher (57.9 vs 38.4 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 Park Middle School and Stratford Middle School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Oak Forest and Bloomingdale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Park Middle School: 520. Stratford Middle School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Park Middle School and Stratford Middle School rank in Illinois?
Arbor Park Middle School is 389th of 670 and Stratford Middle School is 194th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).