Garfield Elem School vs Proviso Math and Science Academy
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.
Garfield Elem School
Maywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
Proviso Math and Science Academy
Forest Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
925 students
| Measure | Garfield Elem School Maywood, Illinois | Proviso Math and Science Academy Forest Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1656 of 2,303 | #53 of 691 |
| National rank | #41822 of 50,301 | #5104 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 411 | 925 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 925 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 67% |
| city | Maywood | Forest Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Proviso Math and Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 24.8).
- •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 12%).
- •Proviso Math and Science Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 60.6%).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.5).
- •Proviso Math and Science Academy is the larger school with 925 students compared with 411.
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 Proviso Math and Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Proviso Math and Science Academy ranks higher (62.8 vs 24.8 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 Proviso Math and Science Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Maywood and Forest Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elem School: 411. Proviso Math and Science Academy: 925. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elem School and Proviso Math and Science Academy rank in Illinois?
Garfield Elem School is 1656th of 2,303 and Proviso Math and Science Academy is 53rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).