Harnew Elem School vs Simmons Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harnew Elem School
Oak Lawn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Simmons Middle School
Oak Lawn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
| Measure | Harnew Elem School Oak Lawn, Illinois | Simmons Middle School Oak Lawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #830 of 2,303 | #490 of 670 |
| National rank | #25036 of 50,301 | #11933 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 512 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 23% |
| city | Oak Lawn | Oak Lawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harnew Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 30.0).
- •Harnew Elem School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 23%).
- •Harnew Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Harnew Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 61.2%).
- •Harnew Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.1).
- •Simmons Middle School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 512.
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 Harnew Elem School better than Simmons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harnew Elem School ranks higher (50.2 vs 30.0 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 Harnew Elem School and Simmons Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harnew Elem School: 512. Simmons Middle School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harnew Elem School and Simmons Middle School rank in Illinois?
Harnew Elem School is 830th of 2,303 and Simmons Middle School is 490th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).