Highlands Elem School vs Mae Jemison School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elem School
Hazel Crest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Mae Jemison School
Hazel Crest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
| Measure | Highlands Elem School Hazel Crest, Illinois | Mae Jemison School Hazel Crest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1895 of 2,303 | #2229 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45215 of 50,301 | #49242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 311 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| city | Hazel Crest | Hazel Crest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 10.8).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.6% vs 94.8%).
- •Mae Jemison School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 28.3).
- •Mae Jemison School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 311.
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 Highlands Elem School better than Mae Jemison School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elem School ranks higher (19.4 vs 10.8 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 Highlands Elem School and Mae Jemison School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hazel Crest and Hazel Crest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elem School: 311. Mae Jemison School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elem School and Mae Jemison School rank in Illinois?
Highlands Elem School is 1895th of 2,303 and Mae Jemison School is 2229th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).