Higgins Elem Community Academy vs Metcalfe Elem Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higgins Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
271 students
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
354 students
| Measure | Higgins Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | Metcalfe Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1970 of 2,303 | #2270 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46117 of 50,301 | #49755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 271 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 8.8).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 95.5%).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.1).
- •Metcalfe Elem Community Academy is the larger school with 354 students compared with 271.
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 Higgins Elem Community Academy better than Metcalfe Elem Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Higgins Elem Community Academy ranks higher (17.9 vs 8.8 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 Higgins Elem Community Academy and Metcalfe Elem Community Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Higgins Elem Community Academy: 271. Metcalfe Elem Community Academy: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Higgins Elem Community Academy and Metcalfe Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Higgins Elem Community Academy is 1970th of 2,303 and Metcalfe Elem Community Academy is 2270th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).