Oakdale Elem School vs Parkside Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakdale Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
Parkside Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Oakdale Elem School Normal, Illinois | Parkside Jr High School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1629 of 2,303 | #299 of 670 |
| National rank | #41466 of 50,301 | #8173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 386 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Normal | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 25.4).
- •Parkside Jr High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Parkside Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Parkside Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 65%).
- •Parkside Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.3).
- •Parkside Jr High School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 386.
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 Oakdale Elem School better than Parkside Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Jr High School ranks higher (47.6 vs 25.4 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 Oakdale Elem School and Parkside Jr High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Normal and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakdale Elem School: 386. Parkside Jr High School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakdale Elem School and Parkside Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Oakdale Elem School is 1629th of 2,303 and Parkside Jr High School is 299th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).