De Diego Elem Community Academy vs Hill Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Diego Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
511 students
Hill Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
| Measure | De Diego Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | Hill Elem School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1833 of 2,303 | #1755 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44512 of 50,301 | #43388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 511 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 14% |
| city | Chicago | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hill Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 20.5).
- •Hill Elem School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 5%).
- •Hill Elem School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •Hill Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 80%).
- •De Diego Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.8).
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 De Diego Elem Community Academy better than Hill Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hill Elem School ranks higher (22.3 vs 20.5 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 De Diego Elem Community Academy and Hill Elem School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Diego Elem Community Academy: 511. Hill Elem School: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Diego Elem Community Academy and Hill Elem School rank in Illinois?
De Diego Elem Community Academy is 1833rd of 2,303 and Hill Elem School is 1755th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).