Budlong Elem School vs Mather High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Budlong Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
776 students
Mather High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,777 students
| Measure | Budlong Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Mather High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #980 of 2,303 | #530 of 691 |
| National rank | #28773 of 50,301 | #14965 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 776 | 1,777 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 1,777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 23% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Budlong Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 21.9).
- •Budlong Elem School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 23%).
- •Budlong Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Budlong Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 78.4%).
- •Budlong Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.7).
- •Mather High School is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 776.
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 Budlong Elem School better than Mather High School?
On the Success Index (US), Budlong Elem School ranks higher (44.7 vs 21.9 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 Budlong Elem School and Mather High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Budlong Elem School: 776. Mather High School: 1,777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Budlong Elem School and Mather High School rank in Illinois?
Budlong Elem School is 980th of 2,303 and Mather High School is 530th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).