Barbara A Sizemore Campus vs Mays Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara A Sizemore Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
231 students
Mays Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
277 students
| Measure | Barbara A Sizemore Campus Chicago, Illinois | Mays Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2294 of 2,303 | #2146 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #50010 of 50,301 | #48072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 231 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 7% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mays Elem Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.1 vs 7.1).
- •Barbara A Sizemore Campus does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Mays Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 2.5%).
- •Mays Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Barbara A Sizemore Campus does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.5).
- •Mays Elem Academy is the larger school with 277 students compared with 231.
- •Barbara A Sizemore Campus is a charter school while Mays Elem Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Barbara A Sizemore Campus better than Mays Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mays Elem Academy ranks higher (14.1 vs 7.1 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 Barbara A Sizemore Campus and Mays Elem Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara A Sizemore Campus: 231. Mays Elem Academy: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara A Sizemore Campus and Mays Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Barbara A Sizemore Campus is 2294th of 2,303 and Mays Elem Academy is 2146th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).