Liberty Junior High School vs Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Junior High School
Burbank · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,087 students
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch
Oak Lawn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,090 students
| Measure | Liberty Junior High School Burbank, Illinois | Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch Oak Lawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #537 of 670 | #362 of 670 |
| National rank | #12798 of 15,369 | #9583 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,087 | 1,090 |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | 1,090 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| city | Burbank | Oak Lawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 25.3).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 70.5%).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.9).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 1,087.
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 Liberty Junior High School better than Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch ranks higher (41.1 vs 25.3 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 Liberty Junior High School and Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Oak Lawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Junior High School: 1,087. Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch: 1,090. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Junior High School and Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Liberty Junior High School is 537th of 670 and Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch is 362nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).