Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School vs Forest Park Middle School
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School has a higher overall rating of 9.1/10 compared to 8.6/10. Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is significantly larger with 981 students, about 5.3× the size of Forest Park Middle School (184). 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.
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Oak Park, IL
9.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
981 students
Forest Park Middle School
Forest Park, IL
8.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
184 students
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| Metric | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | Forest Park Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 9.1 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.3 | 6.2 |
| Growth Score | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.6% | 48.4% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| State Rank | #131 of 3,814 | #324 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 97th | 92th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | Forest Park Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 32.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 33.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | Forest Park Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 981 | 184 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.6% | 48.4% |
| District | Oak Park ESD 97 | Forest Park SD 91 |
| City | Oak Park | Forest Park |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Oak Park (60302) | Forest Park (60130) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,414 | $81,323 |
| Median Home Value | $450,700 | $293,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,348 | $1,352 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 71.3% | 49.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 10.8% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 29 min |