Gillespie Elem School vs McDade Elem Classical School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillespie Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
288 students
McDade Elem Classical School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
207 students
| Measure | Gillespie Elem School Chicago, Illinois | McDade Elem Classical School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1820 of 2,303 | #85 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44277 of 50,301 | #4061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 288 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 82% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDade Elem Classical School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 20.9).
- •McDade Elem Classical School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 4%).
- •McDade Elem Classical School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 20%).
- •McDade Elem Classical School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 79.9%).
- •Gillespie Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.3).
- •Gillespie Elem School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 207.
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 Gillespie Elem School better than McDade Elem Classical School?
On the Success Index (US), McDade Elem Classical School ranks higher (81.7 vs 20.9 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 Gillespie Elem School and McDade Elem Classical School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillespie Elem School: 288. McDade Elem Classical School: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillespie Elem School and McDade Elem Classical School rank in Illinois?
Gillespie Elem School is 1820th of 2,303 and McDade Elem Classical School is 85th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).