Dawes Elem School vs Goode STEM Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawes Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
926 students
Goode STEM Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
991 students
| Measure | Dawes Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Goode STEM Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1778 of 2,303 | #621 of 691 |
| National rank | #43714 of 50,301 | #16176 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 926 | 991 |
| Enrollment | 926 | 991 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dawes Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 14.2).
- •Dawes Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Dawes Elem School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 6%).
- •Goode STEM Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 94.9%).
- •Dawes Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.5).
- •Goode STEM Academy HS is the larger school with 991 students compared with 926.
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 Dawes Elem School better than Goode STEM Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Dawes Elem School ranks higher (21.8 vs 14.2 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 Dawes Elem School and Goode STEM Academy HS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawes Elem School: 926. Goode STEM Academy HS: 991. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawes Elem School and Goode STEM Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Dawes Elem School is 1778th of 2,303 and Goode STEM Academy HS is 621st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).