Great Lakes Academy Charter ES vs Mireles Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Lakes Academy Charter ES
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
538 students
Mireles Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
546 students
| Measure | Great Lakes Academy Charter ES Chicago, Illinois | Mireles Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1986 of 2,303 | #2217 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46428 of 50,301 | #49064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 538 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 9% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Lakes Academy Charter ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 11.4).
- •Great Lakes Academy Charter ES does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Great Lakes Academy Charter ES does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Mireles Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 85.7%).
- •Great Lakes Academy Charter ES does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.1).
- •Mireles Elem Academy is the larger school with 546 students compared with 538.
- •Great Lakes Academy Charter ES is a charter school while Mireles Elem Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Great Lakes Academy Charter ES better than Mireles Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Great Lakes Academy Charter ES ranks higher (17.3 vs 11.4 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 Great Lakes Academy Charter ES and Mireles Elem Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Lakes Academy Charter ES: 538. Mireles Elem Academy: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Lakes Academy Charter ES and Mireles Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Great Lakes Academy Charter ES is 1986th of 2,303 and Mireles Elem Academy is 2217th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).