Hernandez Middle School vs Sawyer Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 658 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
Sawyer Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
885 students
| Measure | Hernandez Middle School Chicago, Illinois | Sawyer Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 670 | #2198 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14791 of 15,369 | #48748 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 720 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 15% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.2 vs 12.4).
- •Sawyer Elem School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 13%).
- •Sawyer Elem School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 11%).
- •Hernandez Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 95.9%).
- •Hernandez Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Sawyer Elem School is the larger school with 885 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 Sawyer Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hernandez Middle School and Sawyer Elem School?
About 658 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hernandez Middle School: 720. Sawyer Elem School: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hernandez Middle School and Sawyer Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hernandez Middle School is 645th of 670 and Sawyer Elem School is 2198th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).