Michelle Obama Sch of Technology vs O W Huth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 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
O W Huth Middle School
Matteson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
421 students
| Measure | Michelle Obama Sch of Technology Park Forest, Illinois | O W Huth Middle School Matteson, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 670 | #462 of 670 |
| National rank | #12494 of 15,369 | #11452 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 428 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| city | Park Forest | Matteson |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O W Huth Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 27.0).
- •O W Huth Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •O W Huth Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •O W Huth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 79%).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.2).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is the larger school with 428 students compared with 421.
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 O W Huth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), O W Huth Middle School ranks higher (32.3 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 O W Huth Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Matteson in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology: 428. O W Huth Middle School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michelle Obama Sch of Technology and O W Huth Middle School rank in Illinois?
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is 519th of 670 and O W Huth Middle School is 462nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).