Hernandez Middle School vs Peck Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 937 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
Peck Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
777 students
| Measure | Hernandez Middle School Chicago, Illinois | Peck Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 670 | #1658 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14791 of 15,369 | #41842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 720 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 32% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peck Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 13.2).
- •Peck Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Peck Elem School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 11%).
- •Peck Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 94.9%).
- •Hernandez Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.2).
- •Peck Elem School is the larger school with 777 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 Peck Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Peck Elem School ranks higher (24.8 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 Peck Elem School?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hernandez Middle School: 720. Peck Elem School: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hernandez Middle School and Peck Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hernandez Middle School is 645th of 670 and Peck Elem School is 1658th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).