Burke Elem School vs Williams Medical Prep High Sch
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.
Burke Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
323 students
Williams Medical Prep High Sch
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
74 students
| Measure | Burke Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Williams Medical Prep High Sch Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2158 of 2,303 | #563 of 691 |
| National rank | #48199 of 50,301 | #15588 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 323 | 74 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 74 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 4.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 2% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williams Medical Prep High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 13.7).
- •Williams Medical Prep High Sch does better on math proficiency (10% vs 4%).
- •Williams Medical Prep High Sch does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 2%).
- •Williams Medical Prep High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 96%).
- •Williams Medical Prep High Sch does better on students per teacher (4.6 vs 12.9).
- •Burke Elem School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 74.
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 Burke Elem School better than Williams Medical Prep High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Williams Medical Prep High Sch ranks higher (18.2 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 Burke Elem School and Williams Medical Prep High Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke Elem School: 323. Williams Medical Prep High Sch: 74. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke Elem School and Williams Medical Prep High Sch rank in Illinois?
Burke Elem School is 2158th of 2,303 and Williams Medical Prep High Sch is 563rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).