Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies vs Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–8
254 students
Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
421 students
| Measure | Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies Skokie, Illinois | Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts Evanston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1229 of 2,303 | #951 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #34435 of 50,301 | #28146 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 254 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| city | Skokie | Evanston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 36.3).
- •Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 70.1%).
- •Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.4).
- •Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts is the larger school with 421 students compared with 254.
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 Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies better than Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts ranks higher (45.6 vs 36.3 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 Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies and Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Skokie and Evanston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies: 254. Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies and Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts rank in Illinois?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies is 1229th of 2,303 and Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts is 951st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).