Chaney-Monge School vs M J Cunningham Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaney-Monge School
Crest Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–8
479 students
M J Cunningham Elem Sch
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
484 students
| Measure | Chaney-Monge School Crest Hill, Illinois | M J Cunningham Elem Sch Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2125 of 2,303 | #2197 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47856 of 50,301 | #48737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 479 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 10% |
| city | Crest Hill | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaney-Monge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 12.4).
- •M J Cunningham Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (10% vs 9%).
- •Chaney-Monge School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •Chaney-Monge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 94%).
- •M J Cunningham Elem Sch is the larger school with 484 students compared with 479.
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 Chaney-Monge School better than M J Cunningham Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Chaney-Monge School ranks higher (14.5 vs 12.4 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 Chaney-Monge School and M J Cunningham Elem Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Crest Hill and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaney-Monge School: 479. M J Cunningham Elem Sch: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaney-Monge School and M J Cunningham Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Chaney-Monge School is 2125th of 2,303 and M J Cunningham Elem Sch is 2197th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).