Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School vs Scullen Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 40 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
Scullen Middle School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
948 students
| Measure | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Oak Park, Illinois | Scullen Middle School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #286 of 670 | #31 of 670 |
| National rank | #7942 of 15,369 | #1330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 947 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 63% |
| city | Oak Park | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scullen Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 48.6).
- •Scullen Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Scullen Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •Scullen Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 20.8%).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.6).
- •Scullen Middle School is the larger school with 948 students compared with 947.
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 Scullen Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Scullen Middle School ranks higher (81.0 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 Scullen Middle School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School: 947. Scullen Middle School: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School and Scullen Middle School rank in Illinois?
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is 286th of 670 and Scullen Middle School is 31st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).