Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School vs Percy Julian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 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
Percy Julian Middle School
Oak Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
927 students
| Measure | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Oak Park, Illinois | Percy Julian Middle School Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 670 | #145 of 670 |
| National rank | #7942 of 15,369 | #4502 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 947 | 927 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Oak Park | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Percy Julian Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 48.6).
- •Percy Julian Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Percy Julian Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Percy Julian Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 20.8%).
- •Percy Julian Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 927.
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 Percy Julian Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Percy Julian Middle School ranks higher (64.5 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 Percy Julian Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Oak Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School: 947. Percy Julian Middle School: 927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School and Percy Julian Middle School rank in Illinois?
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is 286th of 670 and Percy Julian Middle School is 145th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).