Hamilton Elem School vs Mechanics Grove Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students
Mechanics Grove Elem School
Mundelein · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
486 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Mechanics Grove Elem School Mundelein, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 2,303 | #1044 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8979 of 50,301 | #30240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 486 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.7% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 31% |
| city | Chicago | Mundelein |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 42.6).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 31%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 41.8%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
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 Hamilton Elem School better than Mechanics Grove Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Elem School ranks higher (73.4 vs 42.6 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 Hamilton Elem School and Mechanics Grove Elem School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Mundelein in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elem School: 486. Mechanics Grove Elem School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elem School and Mechanics Grove Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hamilton Elem School is 217th of 2,303 and Mechanics Grove Elem School is 1044th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).