Forest Park Middle School vs Proviso Math and Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Proviso Math and Science Academy
Forest Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
925 students
| Measure | Forest Park Middle School Forest Park, Illinois | Proviso Math and Science Academy Forest Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #510 of 670 | #53 of 691 |
| National rank | #12262 of 15,369 | #5104 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 186 | 925 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 925 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 67% |
| city | Forest Park | Forest Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Proviso Math and Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 28.2).
- •Proviso Math and Science Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •Proviso Math and Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 22%).
- •Proviso Math and Science Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 53.8%).
- •Forest Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 18.5).
- •Proviso Math and Science Academy is the larger school with 925 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 Proviso Math and Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Proviso Math and Science Academy ranks higher (62.8 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 Proviso Math and Science Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Forest Park and Forest Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Middle School: 186. Proviso Math and Science Academy: 925. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Middle School and Proviso Math and Science Academy rank in Illinois?
Forest Park Middle School is 510th of 670 and Proviso Math and Science Academy is 53rd of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).