Back of The Yards IB HS vs Lara Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 540 m 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
Lara Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
362 students
| Measure | Back of The Yards IB HS Chicago, Illinois | Lara Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 691 | #1823 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14411 of 16,910 | #44289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,039 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Back of The Yards IB HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 20.9).
- •Back of The Yards IB HS does better on math proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Back of The Yards IB HS does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Lara Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 93%).
- •Lara Elem Academy does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.8).
- •Back of The Yards IB HS is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 362.
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 Lara Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Back of The Yards IB HS ranks higher (24.8 vs 20.9 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 Back of The Yards IB HS and Lara Elem Academy?
About 540 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Back of The Yards IB HS: 1,039. Lara Elem Academy: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Back of The Yards IB HS and Lara Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Back of The Yards IB HS is 503rd of 691 and Lara Elem Academy is 1823rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).