Barack Obama Sch of Ldership vs Illinois School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
Chicago Heights · Public middle · Grades 4–6
367 students
Illinois School
Park Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–8
391 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Sch of Ldership Chicago Heights, Illinois | Illinois School Park Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #590 of 670 | #1018 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13629 of 15,369 | #29739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 367 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 32% |
| city | Chicago Heights | Park Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Illinois School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 20.8).
- •Illinois School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Illinois School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 23%).
- •Illinois School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 80.7%).
- •Illinois School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.7).
- •Illinois School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 367.
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 Barack Obama Sch of Ldership better than Illinois School?
On the Success Index (US), Illinois School ranks higher (43.3 vs 20.8 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 Barack Obama Sch of Ldership and Illinois School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Park Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership: 367. Illinois School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Sch of Ldership and Illinois School rank in Illinois?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is 590th of 670 and Illinois School is 1018th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).