Parker Junior High School vs Willow School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parker Junior High School
Flossmoor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
Willow School
Homewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
603 students
| Measure | Parker Junior High School Flossmoor, Illinois | Willow School Homewood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #431 of 670 | #309 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10905 of 15,369 | #11976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 822 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 822 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Flossmoor | Homewood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 34.8).
- •Willow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 54.3%).
- •Parker Junior High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.6).
- •Parker Junior High School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 603.
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 Parker Junior High School better than Willow School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow School ranks higher (69.1 vs 34.8 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 Parker Junior High School and Willow School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Flossmoor and Homewood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parker Junior High School: 822. Willow School: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parker Junior High School and Willow School rank in Illinois?
Parker Junior High School is 431st of 670 and Willow School is 309th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).