Indiana Elem School vs Columbia Central School
Indiana Elem School has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 7.4/10. Columbia Central School is significantly larger with 592 students, about 3.1× the size of Indiana Elem School (191). In math proficiency, Indiana Elem School leads at 30.0%.
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.
Indiana Elem School
Park Forest, IL
7.9/10
Middle School4th – 6th
191 students
Columbia Central School
Steger, IL
7.4/10
Middle School5th – 8th
592 students
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| Metric | Indiana Elem School | Columbia Central School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.2 | 7.4 |
| Growth Score | 8.6 | 9.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.2% | 80.7% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 3.8 |
| State Rank | #699 of 3,814 | #1,111 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 82th | 71th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Indiana Elem School | Columbia Central School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% | 11.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 43.0% | 25.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Indiana Elem School | Columbia Central School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 4th – 6th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 191 | 592 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 15.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.2% | 80.7% |
| District | Matteson ESD 162 | Steger SD 194 |
| City | Park Forest | Steger |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Park Forest (60466) | Steger (60475) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,132 | $61,222 |
| Median Home Value | $106,100 | $137,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,341 | $1,032 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.1% | 16.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | 14.4% |
| Avg Commute | 34 min | 32 min |