Michelle Obama Sch of Technology vs Richton Square School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 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
Richton Square School
Richton Park · Public other · Grades PK–PK
161 students
| Measure | Michelle Obama Sch of Technology Park Forest, Illinois | Richton Square School Richton Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #519 of 670 | – |
| National rank | #12494 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 428 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Park Forest | Richton Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richton Square School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 79%).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.9).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is the larger school with 428 students compared with 161.
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 Richton Square School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Michelle Obama Sch of Technology and Richton Square School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Richton Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology: 428. Richton Square School: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michelle Obama Sch of Technology and Richton Square School rank in Illinois?
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is 519th of 670 and Richton Square School is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).