Jack Hille Middle School vs Walter F Fierke Ed Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 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
Walter F Fierke Ed Center
Oak Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Jack Hille Middle School Oak Forest, Illinois | Walter F Fierke Ed Center Oak Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 670 | #665 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10064 of 15,369 | #21625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 42% |
| city | Oak Forest | Oak Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter F Fierke Ed Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 38.9).
- •Walter F Fierke Ed Center does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Walter F Fierke Ed Center does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Walter F Fierke Ed Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 46.5%).
- •Walter F Fierke Ed Center does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Jack Hille Middle School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 443.
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 Walter F Fierke Ed Center?
On the Success Index (US), Walter F Fierke Ed Center ranks higher (55.1 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 Walter F Fierke Ed Center?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oak Forest and Oak Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack Hille Middle School: 490. Walter F Fierke Ed Center: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack Hille Middle School and Walter F Fierke Ed Center rank in Illinois?
Jack Hille Middle School is 384th of 670 and Walter F Fierke Ed Center is 665th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).