Madison Elem School vs Parkside Elem Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
224 students
Parkside Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students
| Measure | Madison Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Parkside Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2107 of 2,303 | #2094 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47646 of 50,301 | #47547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 224 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Madison Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Parkside Elem Community Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 97.3%).
- •Madison Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.5).
- •Parkside Elem Community Academy is the larger school with 283 students compared with 224.
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 Madison Elem School better than Parkside Elem Community Academy?
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 Madison Elem School and Parkside Elem Community Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elem School: 224. Parkside Elem Community Academy: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elem School and Parkside Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Madison Elem School is 2107th of 2,303 and Parkside Elem Community Academy is 2094th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).