Central Middle School vs Southwest Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km 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
Southwest Elem School
Evergreen Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Evergreen Park, Illinois | Southwest Elem School Evergreen Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #372 of 670 | #212 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9805 of 15,369 | #8814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 560 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 62% |
| city | Evergreen Park | Evergreen Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 40.0).
- •Southwest Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 20%).
- •Southwest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Southwest Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 47.3%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.7).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 301.
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 Southwest Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Elem School ranks higher (73.7 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 Southwest Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Evergreen Park and Evergreen Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 560. Southwest Elem School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Southwest Elem School rank in Illinois?
Central Middle School is 372nd of 670 and Southwest Elem School is 212th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).