Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School vs Lincoln Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Oak Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
Lincoln Elem School
River Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
381 students
| Measure | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Oak Park, Illinois | Lincoln Elem School River Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #286 of 670 | #134 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7942 of 15,369 | #5792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 947 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Oak Park | River Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 48.6).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 33%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.8).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 381.
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 Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School better than Lincoln Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (78.6 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 Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School and Lincoln Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and River Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School: 947. Lincoln Elem School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School and Lincoln Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is 286th of 670 and Lincoln Elem School is 134th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).