Forest Park Middle School vs Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km 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
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Oak Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
| Measure | Forest Park Middle School Forest Park, Illinois | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #510 of 670 | #286 of 670 |
| National rank | #12262 of 15,369 | #7942 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 186 | 947 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 947 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | Forest Park | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 28.2).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 53.8%).
- •Forest Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.8).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 186.
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 Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School ranks higher (48.6 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 Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Forest Park and Oak Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Middle School: 186. Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School: 947. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Middle School and Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School rank in Illinois?
Forest Park Middle School is 510th of 670 and Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is 286th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).