Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch vs Sward Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 726 m 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
Sward Elem School
Oak Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
| Measure | Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch Oak Lawn, Illinois | Sward Elem School Oak Lawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 670 | #624 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9583 of 15,369 | #20718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,090 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 44% |
| city | Oak Lawn | Oak Lawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sward Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 41.1).
- •Sward Elem School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Sward Elem School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 38%).
- •Sward Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 48.3%).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 457.
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 Sward Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Sward Elem School ranks higher (56.4 vs 41.1 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 Sward Elem School?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch: 1,090. Sward Elem School: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch and Sward Elem School rank in Illinois?
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch is 362nd of 670 and Sward Elem School is 624th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).