Edison Elementary School vs STEM Magnet Academy Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 296 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary School
Macomb · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
397 students
STEM Magnet Academy Elem
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
397 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary School Macomb, Illinois | STEM Magnet Academy Elem Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1298 of 2,303 | #208 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35696 of 50,301 | #8606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 397 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 68% |
| city | Macomb | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM Magnet Academy Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 34.3).
- •STEM Magnet Academy Elem does better on math proficiency (68% vs 24%).
- •STEM Magnet Academy Elem does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 35%).
- •STEM Magnet Academy Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 64%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.7).
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 Edison Elementary School better than STEM Magnet Academy Elem?
On the Success Index (US), STEM Magnet Academy Elem ranks higher (74.0 vs 34.3 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 Edison Elementary School and STEM Magnet Academy Elem?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Macomb and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary School: 397. STEM Magnet Academy Elem: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary School and STEM Magnet Academy Elem rank in Illinois?
Edison Elementary School is 1298th of 2,303 and STEM Magnet Academy Elem is 208th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).