Jack Hille Middle School vs Kerkstra Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack Hille Middle School
Oak Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
Kerkstra Elem School
Oak Forest · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
407 students
| Measure | Jack Hille Middle School Oak Forest, Illinois | Kerkstra Elem School Oak Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 670 | #895 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10064 of 15,369 | #26746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 490 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| city | Oak Forest | Oak Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kerkstra Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 38.9).
- •Kerkstra Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Kerkstra Elem School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Kerkstra Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 46.5%).
- •Kerkstra Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •Jack Hille Middle School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 407.
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 Jack Hille Middle School better than Kerkstra Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Kerkstra Elem School ranks higher (47.6 vs 38.9 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 Jack Hille Middle School and Kerkstra Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oak Forest and Oak Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack Hille Middle School: 490. Kerkstra Elem School: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack Hille Middle School and Kerkstra Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jack Hille Middle School is 384th of 670 and Kerkstra Elem School is 895th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).