Hernandez Middle School vs Monarcas Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 785 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hernandez Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
Monarcas Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
797 students
| Measure | Hernandez Middle School Chicago, Illinois | Monarcas Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 670 | #1609 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14791 of 15,369 | #41149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 720 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 33% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monarcas Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 13.2).
- •Monarcas Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 13%).
- •Monarcas Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 11%).
- •Monarcas Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 94.9%).
- •Monarcas Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.4).
- •Monarcas Academy is the larger school with 797 students compared with 720.
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 Hernandez Middle School better than Monarcas Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Monarcas Academy ranks higher (25.9 vs 13.2 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 Hernandez Middle School and Monarcas Academy?
About 785 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hernandez Middle School: 720. Monarcas Academy: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hernandez Middle School and Monarcas Academy rank in Illinois?
Hernandez Middle School is 645th of 670 and Monarcas Academy is 1609th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).