Forest Park Middle School vs Garfield Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 741 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Middle School
Forest Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
186 students
Garfield Elem School
Forest Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
186 students
| Measure | Forest Park Middle School Forest Park, Illinois | Garfield Elem School Forest Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #510 of 670 | #248 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12262 of 15,369 | #10000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 186 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Forest Park | Forest Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 28.2).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 53.8%).
- •Forest Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.4).
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 Park Middle School better than Garfield Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elem School ranks higher (71.9 vs 28.2 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 Park Middle School and Garfield Elem School?
About 741 m in a straight line, between Forest Park and Forest Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Middle School: 186. Garfield Elem School: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Middle School and Garfield Elem School rank in Illinois?
Forest Park Middle School is 510th of 670 and Garfield Elem School is 248th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).