Northwest Middle School vs Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School has a higher overall rating of 9.1/10 compared to 5.2/10. Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is significantly larger with 981 students, about 1.9× the size of Northwest Middle School (518). In math proficiency, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School leads at 32.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Northwest Middle School
Chicago, IL
5.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
518 students
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Oak Park, IL
9.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
981 students
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| Metric | Northwest Middle School | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 9.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.8 | 8.3 |
| Growth Score | 6.3 | 9.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.6% | 23.6% |
| Environment Score | 6.6 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #2,863 of 3,814 | #131 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 25th | 97th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Northwest Middle School | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 11.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 10.0% | 33.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Chicago (60639) | Oak Park (60302) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,710 | $97,414 |
| Median Home Value | $289,000 | $450,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,212 | $1,348 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 15.2% | 71.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 7.4% |
| Avg Commute | 37 min | 32 min |