Harriet Tubman Elem School vs Mayer Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harriet Tubman Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
308 students
Mayer Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
707 students
| Measure | Harriet Tubman Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Mayer Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #612 of 2,303 | #119 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #20447 of 50,301 | #5373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 308 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mayer Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 56.7).
- •Mayer Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Mayer Elem School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 46%).
- •Mayer Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 33.8%).
- •Harriet Tubman Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.7).
- •Mayer Elem School is the larger school with 707 students compared with 308.
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 Harriet Tubman Elem School better than Mayer Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Mayer Elem School ranks higher (79.3 vs 56.7 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 Harriet Tubman Elem School and Mayer Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harriet Tubman Elem School: 308. Mayer Elem School: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harriet Tubman Elem School and Mayer Elem School rank in Illinois?
Harriet Tubman Elem School is 612th of 2,303 and Mayer Elem School is 119th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).