Colin Powell Middle Sch vs Marya Yates Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colin Powell Middle Sch
Matteson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students
Marya Yates Elementary School
Matteson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | Colin Powell Middle Sch Matteson, Illinois | Marya Yates Elementary School Matteson, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 670 | #1484 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13139 of 15,369 | #39075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 564 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 17% |
| city | Matteson | Matteson |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marya Yates Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 23.4).
- •Marya Yates Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Colin Powell Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Marya Yates Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 68.3%).
- •Marya Yates Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.4).
- •Colin Powell Middle Sch is the larger school with 564 students compared with 284.
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 Colin Powell Middle Sch better than Marya Yates Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Marya Yates Elementary School ranks higher (29.2 vs 23.4 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 Colin Powell Middle Sch and Marya Yates Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Matteson and Matteson in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colin Powell Middle Sch: 564. Marya Yates Elementary School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colin Powell Middle Sch and Marya Yates Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Colin Powell Middle Sch is 558th of 670 and Marya Yates Elementary School is 1484th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).