Forest Road Elem School vs S E Gross Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Road Elem School
La Grange Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
452 students
S E Gross Middle School
Brookfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
| Measure | Forest Road Elem School La Grange Park, Illinois | S E Gross Middle School Brookfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 2,303 | #141 of 670 |
| National rank | #10187 of 50,301 | #4405 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 452 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 41% |
| city | La Grange Park | Brookfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Road Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 64.9).
- •Forest Road Elem School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •S E Gross Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Forest Road Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.8).
- •S E Gross Middle School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 452.
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 Road Elem School better than S E Gross Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Road Elem School ranks higher (71.6 vs 64.9 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 Road Elem School and S E Gross Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between La Grange Park and Brookfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Road Elem School: 452. S E Gross Middle School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Road Elem School and S E Gross Middle School rank in Illinois?
Forest Road Elem School is 252nd of 2,303 and S E Gross Middle School is 141st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).