Madison Elem School vs South Shore Intl Col Prep HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 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
South Shore Intl Col Prep HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
625 students
| Measure | Madison Elem School Chicago, Illinois | South Shore Intl Col Prep HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2107 of 2,303 | #568 of 691 |
| National rank | #47646 of 50,301 | #15691 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 224 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Shore Intl Col Prep HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 15.0).
- •South Shore Intl Col Prep HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 97.3%).
- •Madison Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.2).
- •South Shore Intl Col Prep HS is the larger school with 625 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 South Shore Intl Col Prep HS?
On the Success Index (US), South Shore Intl Col Prep HS ranks higher (17.5 vs 15.0 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 Madison Elem School and South Shore Intl Col Prep HS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elem School: 224. South Shore Intl Col Prep HS: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elem School and South Shore Intl Col Prep HS rank in Illinois?
Madison Elem School is 2107th of 2,303 and South Shore Intl Col Prep HS is 568th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).