Elm Middle School vs Sayre Elem Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 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
Sayre Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
377 students
| Measure | Elm Middle School Elmwood Park, Illinois | Sayre Elem Language Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 670 | #1410 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8623 of 15,369 | #37446 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 615 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 20% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 31.7).
- •Elm Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 20%).
- •Elm Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 20%).
- •Sayre Elem Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 63.1%).
- •Sayre Elem Language Academy does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.4).
- •Elm Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 377.
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 Sayre Elem Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Elm Middle School ranks higher (45.4 vs 31.7 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 Sayre Elem Language Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Middle School: 615. Sayre Elem Language Academy: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Middle School and Sayre Elem Language Academy rank in Illinois?
Elm Middle School is 325th of 670 and Sayre Elem Language Academy is 1410th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).