Devonshire School vs Maine West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devonshire School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Maine West High School
Des Plaines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students
| Measure | Devonshire School Des Plaines, Illinois | Maine West High School Des Plaines, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1128 of 2,303 | #326 of 691 |
| National rank | #32605 of 50,301 | #11869 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 1,857 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 1,857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Des Plaines | Des Plaines |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Devonshire School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 36.4).
- •Maine West High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Devonshire School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Devonshire School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Maine West High School is the larger school with 1,857 students compared with 370.
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 Devonshire School better than Maine West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Devonshire School ranks higher (39.0 vs 36.4 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 Devonshire School and Maine West High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Des Plaines in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Devonshire School: 370. Maine West High School: 1,857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Devonshire School and Maine West High School rank in Illinois?
Devonshire School is 1128th of 2,303 and Maine West High School is 326th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).