Marine Leadership Academy - Ames vs McAuliffe Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 174 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
549 students
McAuliffe Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
523 students
| Measure | Marine Leadership Academy - Ames Chicago, Illinois | McAuliffe Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 691 | #1712 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15488 of 16,910 | #42640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 549 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 6% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McAuliffe Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 18.8).
- •Marine Leadership Academy - Ames does better on math proficiency (10% vs 6%).
- •McAuliffe Elem School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 10%).
- •McAuliffe Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 82.5%).
- •Marine Leadership Academy - Ames does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.2).
- •Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is the larger school with 549 students compared with 523.
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 Marine Leadership Academy - Ames better than McAuliffe Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), McAuliffe Elem School ranks higher (23.5 vs 18.8 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 Marine Leadership Academy - Ames and McAuliffe Elem School?
About 174 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames: 549. McAuliffe Elem School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marine Leadership Academy - Ames and McAuliffe Elem School rank in Illinois?
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is 555th of 691 and McAuliffe Elem School is 1712th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).