Elm Middle School vs Willard Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 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
Willard Elem School
River Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
327 students
| Measure | Elm Middle School Elmwood Park, Illinois | Willard Elem School River Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #325 of 670 | #131 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8623 of 15,369 | #5759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 615 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| city | Elmwood Park | River Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 45.4).
- •Willard Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Willard Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Willard Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Elm Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 327.
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 Willard Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Elem School ranks higher (78.7 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 Willard Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and River Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Middle School: 615. Willard Elem School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Middle School and Willard Elem School rank in Illinois?
Elm Middle School is 325th of 670 and Willard Elem School is 131st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).