Forest Hills Elem School vs Hinsdale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
Hinsdale Middle School
Hinsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Elem School Western Springs, Illinois | Hinsdale Middle School Hinsdale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #27 of 2,303 | #21 of 670 |
| National rank | #1542 of 50,301 | #953 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 289 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Western Springs | Hinsdale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 83.5).
- •Forest Hills Elem School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Forest Hills Elem School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Hinsdale Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.6).
- •Hinsdale Middle School is the larger school with 755 students compared with 289.
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 Forest Hills Elem School better than Hinsdale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills Elem School ranks higher (87.3 vs 83.5 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 Forest Hills Elem School and Hinsdale Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Western Springs and Hinsdale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Elem School: 289. Hinsdale Middle School: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Elem School and Hinsdale Middle School rank in Illinois?
Forest Hills Elem School is 27th of 2,303 and Hinsdale Middle School is 21st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).