Bronzeville Scholastic HS vs Burke Elem 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.
Bronzeville Scholastic HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
119 students
Burke Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
323 students
| Measure | Bronzeville Scholastic HS Chicago, Illinois | Burke Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #611 of 691 | #2158 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16093 of 16,910 | #48199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 119 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 119 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 2% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 4% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bronzeville Scholastic HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.7 vs 13.7).
- •Bronzeville Scholastic HS does better on math proficiency (5% vs 4%).
- •Bronzeville Scholastic HS does better on reading proficiency (5% vs 2%).
- •Bronzeville Scholastic HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 96%).
- •Bronzeville Scholastic HS does better on students per teacher (6.3 vs 12.9).
- •Burke Elem School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 119.
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 Bronzeville Scholastic HS better than Burke Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Bronzeville Scholastic HS ranks higher (14.7 vs 13.7 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 Bronzeville Scholastic HS and Burke Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronzeville Scholastic HS: 119. Burke Elem School: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronzeville Scholastic HS and Burke Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bronzeville Scholastic HS is 611th of 691 and Burke Elem School is 2158th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).