Avalon Park Elem School vs Hirsch Metropolitan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
225 students
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
183 students
| Measure | Avalon Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hirsch Metropolitan High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2073 of 2,303 | #562 of 691 |
| National rank | #47333 of 50,301 | #15579 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 225 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hirsch Metropolitan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 15.6).
- •Hirsch Metropolitan High School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Avalon Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Hirsch Metropolitan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 85.8%).
- •Hirsch Metropolitan High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.1).
- •Avalon Park Elem School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 183.
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 Avalon Park Elem School better than Hirsch Metropolitan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hirsch Metropolitan High School ranks higher (18.2 vs 15.6 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 Avalon Park Elem School and Hirsch Metropolitan High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avalon Park Elem School: 225. Hirsch Metropolitan High School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avalon Park Elem School and Hirsch Metropolitan High School rank in Illinois?
Avalon Park Elem School is 2073rd of 2,303 and Hirsch Metropolitan High School is 562nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).