Back of The Yards IB HS vs Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Back of The Yards IB HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,039 students
Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
784 students
| Measure | Back of The Yards IB HS Chicago, Illinois | Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 691 | #1682 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14411 of 16,910 | #42114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,039 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 41% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.8 vs 24.3).
- •Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct does better on math proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Back of The Yards IB HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 96%).
- •Back of The Yards IB HS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.8).
- •Back of The Yards IB HS is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 784.
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 Back of The Yards IB HS better than Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Back of The Yards IB HS and Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Back of The Yards IB HS: 1,039. Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Back of The Yards IB HS and Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct rank in Illinois?
Back of The Yards IB HS is 503rd of 691 and Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct is 1682nd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).