James Avant Elementary School vs Mason/Clark Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Avant Elementary School
Washington Pk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Mason/Clark Middle Sch
East Saint Louis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
540 students
| Measure | James Avant Elementary School Washington Pk, Illinois | Mason/Clark Middle Sch East Saint Louis, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1884 of 2,303 | #632 of 670 |
| National rank | #45100 of 50,301 | #14496 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 342 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 7% |
| city | Washington Pk | East Saint Louis |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Avant Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 15.5).
- •James Avant Elementary School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 7%).
- •James Avant Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 99.4%).
- •James Avant Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.7).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch is the larger school with 540 students compared with 342.
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 James Avant Elementary School better than Mason/Clark Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), James Avant Elementary School ranks higher (19.6 vs 15.5 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 James Avant Elementary School and Mason/Clark Middle Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Washington Pk and East Saint Louis in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Avant Elementary School: 342. Mason/Clark Middle Sch: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Avant Elementary School and Mason/Clark Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
James Avant Elementary School is 1884th of 2,303 and Mason/Clark Middle Sch is 632nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).