Disney Elem Magnet School vs Uplift Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Disney Elem Magnet School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,384 students
Uplift Community High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
224 students
| Measure | Disney Elem Magnet School Chicago, Illinois | Uplift Community High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #718 of 2,303 | #544 of 691 |
| National rank | #22765 of 50,301 | #15233 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,384 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Disney Elem Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 20.2).
- •Disney Elem Magnet School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 5%).
- •Disney Elem Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 5%).
- •Disney Elem Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 71.9%).
- •Uplift Community High School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.7).
- •Disney Elem Magnet School is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 224.
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 Disney Elem Magnet School better than Uplift Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Disney Elem Magnet School ranks higher (53.4 vs 20.2 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 Disney Elem Magnet School and Uplift Community High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Disney Elem Magnet School: 1,384. Uplift Community High School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Disney Elem Magnet School and Uplift Community High School rank in Illinois?
Disney Elem Magnet School is 718th of 2,303 and Uplift Community High School is 544th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).