Highlands Elem School vs Markham Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 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
Markham Park Elem School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | Highlands Elem School Hazel Crest, Illinois | Markham Park Elem School Markham, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1895 of 2,303 | #2160 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45215 of 50,301 | #48219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 311 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Hazel Crest | Markham |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 13.7).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Markham Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 93.6%).
- •Markham Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 28.3).
- •Highlands Elem School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 292.
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 Markham Park Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elem School ranks higher (19.4 vs 13.7 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 Markham Park Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hazel Crest and Markham in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elem School: 311. Markham Park Elem School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elem School and Markham Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
Highlands Elem School is 1895th of 2,303 and Markham Park Elem School is 2160th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).