Hearst Elem School vs Twain Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hearst Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
285 students
Twain Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
850 students
| Measure | Hearst Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Twain Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1774 of 2,303 | #1204 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43645 of 50,301 | #34014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 285 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 36% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Twain Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 21.9).
- •Twain Elem School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 13%).
- •Twain Elem School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 12%).
- •Twain Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 84.6%).
- •Hearst Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.7).
- •Twain Elem School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 285.
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 Hearst Elem School better than Twain Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Twain Elem School ranks higher (37.0 vs 21.9 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 Hearst Elem School and Twain Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hearst Elem School: 285. Twain Elem School: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hearst Elem School and Twain Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hearst Elem School is 1774th of 2,303 and Twain Elem School is 1204th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).