Cassell Elem School vs Hamlin Upper Grade Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cassell Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
364 students
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
Alsip · Public middle · Grades 6–8
182 students
| Measure | Cassell Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hamlin Upper Grade Center Alsip, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #780 of 2,303 | #312 of 670 |
| National rank | #23952 of 50,301 | #8428 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 364 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 30% |
| city | Chicago | Alsip |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cassell Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 46.4).
- •Cassell Elem School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Hamlin Upper Grade Center does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Cassell Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 55.5%).
- •Cassell Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.0).
- •Cassell Elem School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 182.
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 Cassell Elem School better than Hamlin Upper Grade Center?
On the Success Index (US), Cassell Elem School ranks higher (51.7 vs 46.4 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 Cassell Elem School and Hamlin Upper Grade Center?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Alsip in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cassell Elem School: 364. Hamlin Upper Grade Center: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cassell Elem School and Hamlin Upper Grade Center rank in Illinois?
Cassell Elem School is 780th of 2,303 and Hamlin Upper Grade Center is 312th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).