Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy vs Jackson M Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students
Jackson M Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
305 students
| Measure | Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois | Jackson M Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1982 of 2,303 | #1941 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46370 of 50,301 | #45789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 249 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 4% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson M Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 17.4).
- •Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 4%).
- •Jackson M Elem School does better on reading proficiency (9% vs 7.5%).
- •Jackson M Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 86.7%).
- •Jackson M Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.9).
- •Jackson M Elem School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 249.
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 Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy better than Jackson M Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson M Elem School ranks higher (18.5 vs 17.4 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 Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy and Jackson M Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy: 249. Jackson M Elem School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy and Jackson M Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy is 1982nd of 2,303 and Jackson M Elem School is 1941st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).