Garfield Elem School vs Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elem School
Forest Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
186 students
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Oak Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
| Measure | Garfield Elem School Forest Park, Illinois | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 2,303 | #286 of 670 |
| National rank | #10000 of 50,301 | #7942 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 186 | 947 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 947 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Forest Park | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 48.6).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 37.1%).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 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 Garfield Elem School better than Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elem School ranks higher (71.9 vs 48.6 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 Garfield Elem School and Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Forest Park and Oak Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elem School: 186. Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School: 947. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elem School and Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School rank in Illinois?
Garfield Elem School is 248th of 2,303 and Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is 286th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).