Elm Middle School vs Roosevelt School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Middle School
Elmwood Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
Roosevelt School
River Forest · Public middle · Grades 5–8
625 students
| Measure | Elm Middle School Elmwood Park, Illinois | Roosevelt School River Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #325 of 670 | #20 of 670 |
| National rank | #8623 of 15,369 | #930 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 615 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 63% |
| city | Elmwood Park | River Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roosevelt School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 45.4).
- •Roosevelt School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 33%).
- •Roosevelt School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Roosevelt School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.4).
- •Roosevelt School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 615.
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 Elm Middle School better than Roosevelt School?
On the Success Index (US), Roosevelt School ranks higher (83.7 vs 45.4 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 Elm Middle School and Roosevelt School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and River Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Middle School: 615. Roosevelt School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Middle School and Roosevelt School rank in Illinois?
Elm Middle School is 325th of 670 and Roosevelt School is 20th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).