Indiana Elem School vs O W Huth 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.
Indiana Elem School
Park Forest · Public middle · Grades 4–6
215 students
O W Huth Middle School
Matteson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
421 students
| Measure | Indiana Elem School Park Forest, Illinois | O W Huth Middle School Matteson, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 670 | #462 of 670 |
| National rank | #9223 of 15,369 | #11452 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 215 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| city | Park Forest | Matteson |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indiana Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 32.3).
- •Indiana Elem School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Indiana Elem School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Indiana Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 68.2%).
- •Indiana Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •O W Huth Middle School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 215.
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 Indiana Elem School better than O W Huth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Indiana Elem School ranks higher (42.7 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 Indiana Elem School and O W Huth Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Matteson in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indiana Elem School: 215. O W Huth Middle School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indiana Elem School and O W Huth Middle School rank in Illinois?
Indiana Elem School is 341st of 670 and O W Huth Middle School is 462nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).