Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch vs Simmons Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 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
Simmons Middle School
Oak Lawn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
| Measure | Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch Oak Lawn, Illinois | Simmons Middle School Oak Lawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 670 | #490 of 670 |
| National rank | #9583 of 15,369 | #11933 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,090 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 23% |
| city | Oak Lawn | Oak Lawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 30.0).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 61.2%).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.1).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 725.
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 Simmons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch ranks higher (41.1 vs 30.0 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 Simmons Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch: 1,090. Simmons Middle School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch and Simmons Middle School rank in Illinois?
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch is 362nd of 670 and Simmons Middle School is 490th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).