Blackhawk Primary Center vs Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackhawk Primary Center
Park Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–3
167 students
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
Park Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
| Measure | Blackhawk Primary Center Park Forest, Illinois | Michelle Obama Sch of Technology Park Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 2,303 | #519 of 670 |
| National rank | #36091 of 50,301 | #12494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 167 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 15% |
| city | Park Forest | Park Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackhawk Primary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 27.0).
- •Blackhawk Primary Center does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Blackhawk Primary Center does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 80.8%).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.9).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is the larger school with 428 students compared with 167.
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 Blackhawk Primary Center better than Michelle Obama Sch of Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Blackhawk Primary Center ranks higher (33.7 vs 27.0 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 Blackhawk Primary Center and Michelle Obama Sch of Technology?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Park Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackhawk Primary Center: 167. Michelle Obama Sch of Technology: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackhawk Primary Center and Michelle Obama Sch of Technology rank in Illinois?
Blackhawk Primary Center is 1323rd of 2,303 and Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is 519th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).