Franklin Park Middle School vs Selmaville Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Park Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 4–8
528 students
Selmaville Elem School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
223 students
| Measure | Franklin Park Middle School Salem, Illinois | Selmaville Elem School Salem, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 670 | #931 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5456 of 15,369 | #27712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 528 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Park Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 46.3).
- •Franklin Park Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Franklin Park Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Selmaville Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 55.1%).
- •Franklin Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Franklin Park Middle School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 223.
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 Franklin Park Middle School better than Selmaville Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Park Middle School ranks higher (60.1 vs 46.3 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 Franklin Park Middle School and Selmaville Elem School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Park Middle School: 528. Selmaville Elem School: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Park Middle School and Selmaville Elem School rank in Illinois?
Franklin Park Middle School is 174th of 670 and Selmaville Elem School is 931st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).