Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch vs Ridge Lawn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch
Oak Lawn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,090 students
Ridge Lawn Elementary School
Chicago Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch Oak Lawn, Illinois | Ridge Lawn Elementary School Chicago Ridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 670 | #1863 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9583 of 15,369 | #44856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,090 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 11% |
| city | Oak Lawn | Chicago Ridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 20.0).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (33% vs 11%).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 13%).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 70.3%).
- •Ridge Lawn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 572.
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 Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch better than Ridge Lawn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch ranks higher (41.1 vs 20.0 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 Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch and Ridge Lawn Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oak Lawn and Chicago Ridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch: 1,090. Ridge Lawn Elementary School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch and Ridge Lawn Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch is 362nd of 670 and Ridge Lawn Elementary School is 1863rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).