Barack Obama Sch of Ldership vs Washington-McKinley Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
Chicago Heights · Public middle · Grades 4–6
367 students
Washington-McKinley Elem Sch
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Sch of Ldership Chicago Heights, Illinois | Washington-McKinley Elem Sch Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #590 of 670 | #1998 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13629 of 15,369 | #46510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 367 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 10% |
| city | Chicago Heights | Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barack Obama Sch of Ldership scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 17.2).
- •Barack Obama Sch of Ldership does better on math proficiency (13% vs 10%).
- •Barack Obama Sch of Ldership does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Barack Obama Sch of Ldership does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Washington-McKinley Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.7).
- •Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is the larger school with 367 students compared with 286.
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 Barack Obama Sch of Ldership better than Washington-McKinley Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Barack Obama Sch of Ldership ranks higher (20.8 vs 17.2 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 Barack Obama Sch of Ldership and Washington-McKinley Elem Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership: 367. Washington-McKinley Elem Sch: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Sch of Ldership and Washington-McKinley Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is 590th of 670 and Washington-McKinley Elem Sch is 1998th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).