Bert H Fulton School vs Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bert H Fulton School
Tinley Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
Central Middle School
Tinley Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
| Measure | Bert H Fulton School Tinley Park, Illinois | Central Middle School Tinley Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 2,303 | #333 of 670 |
| National rank | #20108 of 50,301 | #8823 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 404 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 25% |
| city | Tinley Park | Tinley Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bert H Fulton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 44.5).
- •Bert H Fulton School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Bert H Fulton School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 43.6%).
- •Bert H Fulton School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.9).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 404.
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 Bert H Fulton School better than Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bert H Fulton School ranks higher (57.2 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 Bert H Fulton School and Central Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Tinley Park and Tinley Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bert H Fulton School: 404. Central Middle School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bert H Fulton School and Central Middle School rank in Illinois?
Bert H Fulton School is 596th of 2,303 and Central Middle School is 333rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).