Columbia Central School vs Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
Columbia Central School and Michelle Obama Sch of Technology are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.4 out of 10. In math proficiency, Michelle Obama Sch of Technology leads at 15.0%.
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.
Columbia Central School
Steger, IL
7.4/10
Middle School5th – 8th
592 students
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
Park Forest, IL
7.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
496 students
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| Metric | Columbia Central School | Michelle Obama Sch of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.4 | 4.6 |
| Growth Score | 9.7 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.7% | 77.6% |
| Environment Score | 3.8 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #1,111 of 3,814 | #1,186 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 71th | 69th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Columbia Central School | Michelle Obama Sch of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 11.0% | 15.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 25.0% | 32.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Columbia Central School | Michelle Obama Sch of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 592 | 496 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.7% | 77.6% |
| District | Steger SD 194 | Park Forest SD 163 |
| City | Steger | Park Forest |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Steger (60475) | Park Forest (60466) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,222 | $63,132 |
| Median Home Value | $137,200 | $106,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,032 | $1,341 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 16.5% | 26.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 34 min |