Hirsch Metropolitan High School vs Madison Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
183 students
Madison Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
224 students
| Measure | Hirsch Metropolitan High School Chicago, Illinois | Madison Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #562 of 691 | #2107 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15579 of 16,910 | #47646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 183 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hirsch Metropolitan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 15.0).
- •Hirsch Metropolitan High School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Madison Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Hirsch Metropolitan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 97.3%).
- •Madison Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.4).
- •Madison Elem School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 183.
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 Hirsch Metropolitan High School better than Madison Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hirsch Metropolitan High School ranks higher (18.2 vs 15.0 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 Hirsch Metropolitan High School and Madison Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hirsch Metropolitan High School: 183. Madison Elem School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hirsch Metropolitan High School and Madison Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hirsch Metropolitan High School is 562nd of 691 and Madison Elem School is 2107th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).