Michelle Obama Sch of Technology vs Neil Armstrong Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
Park Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
Neil Armstrong Elem School
Richton Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
| Measure | Michelle Obama Sch of Technology Park Forest, Illinois | Neil Armstrong Elem School Richton Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 670 | #1123 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12494 of 15,369 | #32420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 428 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 37% |
| city | Park Forest | Richton Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neil Armstrong Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 27.0).
- •Neil Armstrong Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Neil Armstrong Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Neil Armstrong Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 79%).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.0).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is the larger school with 428 students compared with 266.
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 Michelle Obama Sch of Technology better than Neil Armstrong Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Neil Armstrong Elem School ranks higher (39.3 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 Michelle Obama Sch of Technology and Neil Armstrong Elem School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Richton Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology: 428. Neil Armstrong Elem School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michelle Obama Sch of Technology and Neil Armstrong Elem School rank in Illinois?
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is 519th of 670 and Neil Armstrong Elem School is 1123rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).