Legal Prep Academy Charter HS vs Melody Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 850 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legal Prep Academy Charter HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
210 students
Melody Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
341 students
| Measure | Legal Prep Academy Charter HS Chicago, Illinois | Melody Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 691 | #2280 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16734 of 16,910 | #49884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 210 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 4% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (7.9 vs 8.0).
- •Melody Elem School does better on math proficiency (4% vs 2.5%).
- •Melody Elem School does better on reading proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Legal Prep Academy Charter HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 99.4%).
- •Melody Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.5).
- •Melody Elem School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 210.
- •Legal Prep Academy Charter HS is a charter school while Melody Elem School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Legal Prep Academy Charter HS better than Melody Elem 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 Legal Prep Academy Charter HS and Melody Elem School?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legal Prep Academy Charter HS: 210. Melody Elem School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legal Prep Academy Charter HS and Melody Elem School rank in Illinois?
Legal Prep Academy Charter HS is 673rd of 691 and Melody Elem School is 2280th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).