Brooks Middle School vs Rosa L Parks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 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
Rosa L Parks Middle School
Dixmoor · Public middle · Grades 5–8
320 students
| Measure | Brooks Middle School Harvey, Illinois | Rosa L Parks Middle School Dixmoor, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 670 | #646 of 670 |
| National rank | #14995 of 15,369 | #14819 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 455 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 2% |
| city | Harvey | Dixmoor |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rosa L Parks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.9 vs 11.1).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 2%).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 8%).
- •Brooks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 91.3%).
- •Rosa L Parks Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.5).
- •Brooks Middle School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 320.
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 Rosa L Parks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rosa L Parks Middle School ranks higher (12.9 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 Rosa L Parks Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Harvey and Dixmoor in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooks Middle School: 455. Rosa L Parks Middle School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooks Middle School and Rosa L Parks Middle School rank in Illinois?
Brooks Middle School is 653rd of 670 and Rosa L Parks Middle School is 646th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).