John Muir Literacy Academy vs Neil Armstrong Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir Literacy Academy
Hoffman Estates · Public elementary · Grades K–6
498 students
Neil Armstrong Elem School
Hoffman Estates · Public elementary · Grades K–6
498 students
| Measure | John Muir Literacy Academy Hoffman Estates, Illinois | Neil Armstrong Elem School Hoffman Estates, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #781 of 2,303 | #839 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #24055 of 50,301 | #25180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 498 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| city | Hoffman Estates | Hoffman Estates |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Literacy Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 50.0).
- •Neil Armstrong Elem School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •John Muir Literacy Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Neil Armstrong Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.1).
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 John Muir Literacy Academy better than Neil Armstrong Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Literacy Academy ranks higher (51.6 vs 50.0 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 John Muir Literacy Academy and Neil Armstrong Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hoffman Estates and Hoffman Estates in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Literacy Academy: 498. Neil Armstrong Elem School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Literacy Academy and Neil Armstrong Elem School rank in Illinois?
John Muir Literacy Academy is 781st of 2,303 and Neil Armstrong Elem School is 839th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).