Emerson Elem School vs Irving Middle School
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.
Emerson Elem School
Maywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
Irving Middle School
Maywood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
515 students
| Measure | Emerson Elem School Maywood, Illinois | Irving Middle School Maywood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1689 of 2,303 | #572 of 670 |
| National rank | #42229 of 50,301 | #13343 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 364 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 7% |
| city | Maywood | Maywood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 22.4).
- •Irving Middle School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 15%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 64.3%).
- •Irving Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.5).
- •Irving Middle School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 364.
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 Emerson Elem School better than Irving Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elem School ranks higher (24.1 vs 22.4 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 Emerson Elem School and Irving Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Maywood and Maywood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elem School: 364. Irving Middle School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elem School and Irving Middle School rank in Illinois?
Emerson Elem School is 1689th of 2,303 and Irving Middle School is 572nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).