Illinois School vs O W Huth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Illinois School
Park Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–8
391 students
O W Huth Middle School
Matteson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
421 students
| Measure | Illinois School Park Forest, Illinois | O W Huth Middle School Matteson, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1018 of 2,303 | #462 of 670 |
| National rank | #29739 of 50,301 | #11452 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 391 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Park Forest | Matteson |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Illinois School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 32.3).
- •Illinois School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Illinois School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •O W Huth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 79.3%).
- •Illinois School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.2).
- •O W Huth Middle School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 391.
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 Illinois School better than O W Huth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Illinois School ranks higher (43.3 vs 32.3 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 Illinois School and O W Huth Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Matteson in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Illinois School: 391. O W Huth Middle School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Illinois School and O W Huth Middle School rank in Illinois?
Illinois School is 1018th of 2,303 and O W Huth Middle School is 462nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).