Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl vs Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
453 students
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
427 students
| Measure | Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl Chicago, Illinois | Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 691 | #2161 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16411 of 16,910 | #48230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 453 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 12.3).
- •Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (11% vs 2.5%).
- •Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (6% vs 2.5%).
- •Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.2).
- •Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl is the larger school with 453 students compared with 427.
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 Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl better than Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch ranks higher (13.7 vs 12.3 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 Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl and Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl: 453. Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl and Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl is 647th of 691 and Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch is 2161st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).