Adlai Stevenson Elem School vs Margaret Mead JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adlai Stevenson Elem School
Elk Grove Village · Public elementary · Grades K–6
513 students
Margaret Mead JHS
Elk Grove Village · Public middle · Grades 7–8
702 students
| Measure | Adlai Stevenson Elem School Elk Grove Village, Illinois | Margaret Mead JHS Elk Grove Village, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #886 of 2,303 | #100 of 670 |
| National rank | #26465 of 50,301 | #3342 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 513 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 62% |
| city | Elk Grove Village | Elk Grove Village |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Mead JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 48.0).
- •Margaret Mead JHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Margaret Mead JHS does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •Adlai Stevenson Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.3).
- •Margaret Mead JHS is the larger school with 702 students compared with 513.
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 Adlai Stevenson Elem School better than Margaret Mead JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Mead JHS ranks higher (70.0 vs 48.0 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 Adlai Stevenson Elem School and Margaret Mead JHS?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove Village and Elk Grove Village in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adlai Stevenson Elem School: 513. Margaret Mead JHS: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adlai Stevenson Elem School and Margaret Mead JHS rank in Illinois?
Adlai Stevenson Elem School is 886th of 2,303 and Margaret Mead JHS is 100th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).