Devry Advantage Academy High Schl vs McPherson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 74 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl
Chicago · Public high · Grades 11–12
152 students
McPherson Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
794 students
| Measure | Devry Advantage Academy High Schl Chicago, Illinois | McPherson Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 691 | #1177 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7898 of 16,910 | #33435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 11–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 152 | 794 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 794 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 20% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Devry Advantage Academy High Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 37.8).
- •Devry Advantage Academy High Schl does better on math proficiency (62% vs 20%).
- •Devry Advantage Academy High Schl does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •McPherson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 69.1%).
- •McPherson Elem School is the larger school with 794 students compared with 152.
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 Devry Advantage Academy High Schl better than McPherson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Devry Advantage Academy High Schl ranks higher (51.8 vs 37.8 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 Devry Advantage Academy High Schl and McPherson Elem School?
About 74 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl: 152. McPherson Elem School: 794. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Devry Advantage Academy High Schl and McPherson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl is 129th of 691 and McPherson Elem School is 1177th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).