Elm Middle School vs Horace Mann Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Middle School
Elmwood Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
Horace Mann Elem School
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Elm Middle School Elmwood Park, Illinois | Horace Mann Elem School Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #325 of 670 | #152 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8623 of 15,369 | #6645 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 615 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 4.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 69% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 45.4).
- •Horace Mann Elem School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 33%).
- •Horace Mann Elem School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Horace Mann Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 63.1%).
- •Elm Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
- •Elm Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 419.
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 Elm Middle School better than Horace Mann Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Elem School ranks higher (77.1 vs 45.4 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 Elm Middle School and Horace Mann Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Oak Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Middle School: 615. Horace Mann Elem School: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Middle School and Horace Mann Elem School rank in Illinois?
Elm Middle School is 325th of 670 and Horace Mann Elem School is 152nd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).