American Dreamer STEM Academy vs Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 255 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Dreamer STEM Academy
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
423 students
Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
423 students
| Measure | American Dreamer STEM Academy Decatur, Illinois | Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2207 of 2,303 | #1486 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48890 of 50,301 | #39088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 423 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Decatur | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 11.9).
- •Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 89.1%).
- •Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.1).
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 American Dreamer STEM Academy better than Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl ranks higher (29.2 vs 11.9 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 American Dreamer STEM Academy and Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Dreamer STEM Academy: 423. Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Dreamer STEM Academy and Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl rank in Illinois?
American Dreamer STEM Academy is 2207th of 2,303 and Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl is 1486th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).