Michelle Obama Sch of Technology vs Washington Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 193 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
Washington Intermediate School
Pekin · Public middle · Grades 4–6
428 students
| Measure | Michelle Obama Sch of Technology Park Forest, Illinois | Washington Intermediate School Pekin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 670 | #542 of 670 |
| National rank | #12494 of 15,369 | #12903 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 428 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 16% |
| city | Park Forest | Pekin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 24.8).
- •Washington Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 15%).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Washington Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 79%).
- •Michelle Obama Sch of Technology does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.4).
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 Washington Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Michelle Obama Sch of Technology ranks higher (27.0 vs 24.8 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 Washington Intermediate School?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Pekin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology: 428. Washington Intermediate School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michelle Obama Sch of Technology and Washington Intermediate School rank in Illinois?
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology is 519th of 670 and Washington Intermediate School is 542nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).