Brook Forest Elem School vs Butler Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brook Forest Elem School
Oak Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Butler Junior High School
Oak Brook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
163 students
| Measure | Brook Forest Elem School Oak Brook, Illinois | Butler Junior High School Oak Brook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #4 of 2,303 | #7 of 670 |
| National rank | #408 of 50,301 | #174 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 293 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 6.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| city | Oak Brook | Oak Brook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (92.0 vs 91.8).
- •Butler Junior High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Butler Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Butler Junior High School does better on students per teacher (6.3 vs 8.9).
- •Brook Forest Elem School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 163.
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 Brook Forest Elem School better than Butler Junior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brook Forest Elem School and Butler Junior High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Oak Brook and Oak Brook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brook Forest Elem School: 293. Butler Junior High School: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brook Forest Elem School and Butler Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Brook Forest Elem School is 4th of 2,303 and Butler Junior High School is 7th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).