Hoover Elem School vs Schrum Memorial 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.
Hoover Elem School
Calumet City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
Schrum Memorial School
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
274 students
| Measure | Hoover Elem School Calumet City, Illinois | Schrum Memorial School Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1488 of 2,303 | #611 of 670 |
| National rank | #39126 of 50,301 | #13966 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 571 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 3% |
| city | Calumet City | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 18.9).
- •Hoover Elem School does better on math proficiency (6% vs 3%).
- •Schrum Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Hoover Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 51.1%).
- •Hoover Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.3).
- •Hoover Elem School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 274.
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 Hoover Elem School better than Schrum Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover Elem School ranks higher (29.1 vs 18.9 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 Hoover Elem School and Schrum Memorial School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Calumet City and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elem School: 571. Schrum Memorial School: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elem School and Schrum Memorial School rank in Illinois?
Hoover Elem School is 1488th of 2,303 and Schrum Memorial School is 611th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).