Katie Harper-Wright Elem vs Mason/Clark Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katie Harper-Wright Elem
East Saint Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
418 students
Mason/Clark Middle Sch
East Saint Louis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
540 students
| Measure | Katie Harper-Wright Elem East Saint Louis, Illinois | Mason/Clark Middle Sch East Saint Louis, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2080 of 2,303 | #632 of 670 |
| National rank | #47392 of 50,301 | #14496 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 418 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7% |
| city | East Saint Louis | East Saint Louis |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.5 vs 15.5).
- •Katie Harper-Wright Elem does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 99%).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch is the larger school with 540 students compared with 418.
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 Katie Harper-Wright Elem better than Mason/Clark Middle Sch?
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 Katie Harper-Wright Elem and Mason/Clark Middle Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between East Saint Louis and East Saint Louis in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katie Harper-Wright Elem: 418. Mason/Clark Middle Sch: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katie Harper-Wright Elem and Mason/Clark Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Katie Harper-Wright Elem is 2080th of 2,303 and Mason/Clark Middle Sch is 632nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).