Park Junior High School vs S E Gross 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.
Park Junior High School
La Grange Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students
S E Gross Middle School
Brookfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
| Measure | Park Junior High School La Grange Park, Illinois | S E Gross Middle School Brookfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 670 | #141 of 670 |
| National rank | #514 of 15,369 | #4405 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 661 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| city | La Grange Park | Brookfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 64.9).
- •Park Junior High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Park Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Park Junior High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.8).
- •Park Junior High School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 498.
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 Park Junior High School better than S E Gross Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Junior High School ranks higher (87.5 vs 64.9 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 Park Junior High School and S E Gross Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between La Grange Park and Brookfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Junior High School: 661. S E Gross Middle School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Junior High School and S E Gross Middle School rank in Illinois?
Park Junior High School is 16th of 670 and S E Gross Middle School is 141st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).