Hammond Elem School vs Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 478 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
259 students
Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
922 students
| Measure | Hammond Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1936 of 2,303 | #1992 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45589 of 50,301 | #46485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 259 | 922 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 922 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 16% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammond Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 17.2).
- •Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy does better on math proficiency (16% vs 9%).
- •Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 94.2%).
- •Hammond Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 13.4).
- •Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy is the larger school with 922 students compared with 259.
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 Hammond Elem School better than Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hammond Elem School ranks higher (18.8 vs 17.2 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 Hammond Elem School and Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy?
About 478 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammond Elem School: 259. Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy: 922. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammond Elem School and Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy rank in Illinois?
Hammond Elem School is 1936th of 2,303 and Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy is 1992nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).