Dett Elem School vs William Brown Magnet Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 888 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dett Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
326 students
William Brown Magnet Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
232 students
| Measure | Dett Elem School Chicago, Illinois | William Brown Magnet Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1854 of 2,303 | #1898 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44775 of 50,301 | #45258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 326 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.1 vs 19.4).
- •William Brown Magnet Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Dett Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 84.5%).
- •William Brown Magnet Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.9).
- •Dett Elem School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 232.
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 Dett Elem School better than William Brown Magnet Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dett Elem School and William Brown Magnet Elem School?
About 888 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dett Elem School: 326. William Brown Magnet Elem School: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dett Elem School and William Brown Magnet Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dett Elem School is 1854th of 2,303 and William Brown Magnet Elem School is 1898th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).