Hope Academy vs Michael E Baum Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Academy
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
Michael E Baum Elem School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
313 students
| Measure | Hope Academy Decatur, Illinois | Michael E Baum Elem School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2190 of 2,303 | #2262 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48679 of 50,301 | #49641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 501 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.5 vs 9.3).
- •Michael E Baum Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 0.5%).
- •Michael E Baum Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Michael E Baum Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 93.8%).
- •Hope Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.4).
- •Hope Academy is the larger school with 501 students compared with 313.
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 Hope Academy better than Michael E Baum Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Academy ranks higher (12.5 vs 9.3 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 Hope Academy and Michael E Baum Elem School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Academy: 501. Michael E Baum Elem School: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Academy and Michael E Baum Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hope Academy is 2190th of 2,303 and Michael E Baum Elem School is 2262nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).