Central Middle School vs Northwest School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 951 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Evergreen Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students
Northwest School
Evergreen Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Evergreen Park, Illinois | Northwest School Evergreen Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 670 | #678 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9805 of 15,369 | #21959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 560 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| city | Evergreen Park | Evergreen Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 40.0).
- •Northwest School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Northwest School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 48.3%).
- •Northwest School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.2).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 242.
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 Central Middle School better than Northwest School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest School ranks higher (54.6 vs 40.0 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 Central Middle School and Northwest School?
About 951 m in a straight line, between Evergreen Park and Evergreen Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 560. Northwest School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Northwest School rank in Illinois?
Central Middle School is 372nd of 670 and Northwest School is 678th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).