Northwood Middle School vs Oak Terrace Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 855 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Middle School
Highland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
Oak Terrace Elem School
Highwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Northwood Middle School Highland Park, Illinois | Oak Terrace Elem School Highwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 670 | #785 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6509 of 15,369 | #24146 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 540 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 41% |
| city | Highland Park | Highwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 51.5).
- •Oak Terrace Elem School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 46.4%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.4).
- •Northwood Middle School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 494.
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 Northwood Middle School better than Oak Terrace Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Middle School ranks higher (55.3 vs 51.5 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 Northwood Middle School and Oak Terrace Elem School?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Highland Park and Highwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood Middle School: 540. Oak Terrace Elem School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood Middle School and Oak Terrace Elem School rank in Illinois?
Northwood Middle School is 219th of 670 and Oak Terrace Elem School is 785th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).