Brooks Middle School vs Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooks Middle School
Harvey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
Park Elementary School
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
197 students
| Measure | Brooks Middle School Harvey, Illinois | Park Elementary School Riverdale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 670 | #2165 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14995 of 15,369 | #48350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 455 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 2.5% |
| city | Harvey | Riverdale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.4 vs 11.1).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 2.5%).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 7.5%).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 95.4%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.5).
- •Brooks Middle School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 197.
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 Brooks Middle School better than Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Elementary School ranks higher (13.4 vs 11.1 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 Brooks Middle School and Park Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Harvey and Riverdale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooks Middle School: 455. Park Elementary School: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooks Middle School and Park Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Brooks Middle School is 653rd of 670 and Park Elementary School is 2165th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).