Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy vs Manley Career Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 413 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
255 students
Manley Career Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
193 students
| Measure | Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy Chicago, Illinois | Manley Career Academy High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2053 of 2,303 | #596 of 691 |
| National rank | #47132 of 50,301 | #15981 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 255 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.0 vs 15.6).
- •Manley Career Academy High School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 6%).
- •Manley Career Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 9%).
- •Manley Career Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 94.5%).
- •Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.8).
- •Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy is the larger school with 255 students compared with 193.
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 Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy better than Manley Career Academy High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy and Manley Career Academy High School?
About 413 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy: 255. Manley Career Academy High School: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy and Manley Career Academy High School rank in Illinois?
Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy is 2053rd of 2,303 and Manley Career Academy High School is 596th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).