Chicago Military Academy HS vs John J Pershing Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 624 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Military Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
209 students
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
| Measure | Chicago Military Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | John J Pershing Magnet Elementary Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #545 of 691 | #1831 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15251 of 16,910 | #44464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 209 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 209 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 16% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.0 vs 20.6).
- •John J Pershing Magnet Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 2.5%).
- •John J Pershing Magnet Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Chicago Military Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 83.1%).
- •Chicago Military Academy HS does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.7).
- •John J Pershing Magnet Elementary is the larger school with 439 students compared with 209.
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 Chicago Military Academy HS better than John J Pershing Magnet Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chicago Military Academy HS and John J Pershing Magnet Elementary?
About 624 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Military Academy HS: 209. John J Pershing Magnet Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Military Academy HS and John J Pershing Magnet Elementary rank in Illinois?
Chicago Military Academy HS is 545th of 691 and John J Pershing Magnet Elementary is 1831st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).