Matteson Elem School vs Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matteson Elem School
Matteson · Public elementary · Grades K–3
420 students
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
Park Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
| Measure | Matteson Elem School Matteson, Illinois | Michelle Obama Sch of Technology Park Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1050 of 2,303 | #519 of 670 |
| National rank | #30310 of 50,301 | #12494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 420 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| city | Matteson | Park Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matteson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 27.0).
- •Matteson Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Matteson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Matteson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 79%).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.0).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is the larger school with 428 students compared with 420.
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 Matteson Elem School better than Michelle Obama Sch of Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Matteson Elem School ranks higher (42.5 vs 27.0 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 Matteson Elem School and Michelle Obama Sch of Technology?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Matteson and Park Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matteson Elem School: 420. Michelle Obama Sch of Technology: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matteson Elem School and Michelle Obama Sch of Technology rank in Illinois?
Matteson Elem School is 1050th of 2,303 and Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is 519th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).