Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School vs Oliver W Holmes 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
Oliver W Holmes Elem School
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
| Measure | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Oak Park, Illinois | Oliver W Holmes Elem School Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 670 | #397 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7942 of 15,369 | #14478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 947 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 55% |
| city | Oak Park | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oliver W Holmes Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 48.6).
- •Oliver W Holmes Elem School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Oliver W Holmes Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 25.9%).
- •Oliver W Holmes Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.8).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 513.
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 Oliver W Holmes Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Oliver W Holmes Elem School ranks higher (65.5 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 Oliver W Holmes 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. Oliver W Holmes Elem School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School and Oliver W Holmes Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is 286th of 670 and Oliver W Holmes Elem School is 397th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).