Forest Park Middle School vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 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
Jefferson Elem School
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Forest Park Middle School Forest Park, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Berwyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #510 of 670 | #866 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12262 of 15,369 | #25955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 186 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 31% |
| city | Forest Park | Berwyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 28.2).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 12%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 53.8%).
- •Forest Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.6).
- •Jefferson Elem School is the larger school with 453 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 Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (48.8 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 Jefferson Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Forest Park and Berwyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Middle School: 186. Jefferson Elem School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Middle School and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Forest Park Middle School is 510th of 670 and Jefferson Elem School is 866th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).