Gresham Elem School vs Simeon Career Academy High School
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.
Gresham Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
332 students
Simeon Career Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,095 students
| Measure | Gresham Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Simeon Career Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2067 of 2,303 | #586 of 691 |
| National rank | #47246 of 50,301 | #15933 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 332 | 1,095 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 1,095 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 4% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 3% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.8 vs 16.0).
- •Gresham Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 3%).
- •Gresham Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 4%).
- •Simeon Career Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 94.6%).
- •Gresham Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- •Simeon Career Academy High School is the larger school with 1,095 students compared with 332.
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 Gresham Elem School better than Simeon Career Academy High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gresham Elem School and Simeon Career Academy High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gresham Elem School: 332. Simeon Career Academy High School: 1,095. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gresham Elem School and Simeon Career Academy High School rank in Illinois?
Gresham Elem School is 2067th of 2,303 and Simeon Career Academy High School is 586th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).