Hanson Park Elem School vs Northwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 405 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanson Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,125 students
Northwest Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
532 students
| Measure | Hanson Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Northwest Middle School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1799 of 2,303 | #638 of 670 |
| National rank | #43962 of 50,301 | #14652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,125 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 1,125 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanson Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 14.4).
- •Hanson Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 11%).
- •Hanson Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 10%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 93.3%).
- •Hanson Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.0).
- •Hanson Park Elem School is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 532.
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 Hanson Park Elem School better than Northwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hanson Park Elem School ranks higher (21.4 vs 14.4 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 Hanson Park Elem School and Northwest Middle School?
About 405 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanson Park Elem School: 1,125. Northwest Middle School: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanson Park Elem School and Northwest Middle School rank in Illinois?
Hanson Park Elem School is 1799th of 2,303 and Northwest Middle School is 638th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).