Englewood STEM High School vs Mays Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Englewood STEM High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
778 students
Mays Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
277 students
| Measure | Englewood STEM High School Chicago, Illinois | Mays Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 691 | #2146 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14074 of 16,910 | #48072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 778 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 10% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Englewood STEM High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 14.1).
- •Mays Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 84.2%).
- •Englewood STEM High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.5).
- •Englewood STEM High School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 277.
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 Englewood STEM High School better than Mays Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Englewood STEM High School ranks higher (26.5 vs 14.1 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 Englewood STEM High School and Mays Elem Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Englewood STEM High School: 778. Mays Elem Academy: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Englewood STEM High School and Mays Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Englewood STEM High School is 482nd of 691 and Mays Elem Academy is 2146th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).