Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School vs Longfellow Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 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
Longfellow Elem School
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
| Measure | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Oak Park, Illinois | Longfellow Elem School Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #286 of 670 | #315 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7942 of 15,369 | #12208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 947 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Oak Park | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 48.6).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 20.8%).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.8).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 524.
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 Longfellow Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elem School ranks higher (68.7 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 Longfellow Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Oak Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School: 947. Longfellow Elem School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School and Longfellow Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is 286th of 670 and Longfellow Elem School is 315th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).