Marine Leadership Academy - Ames vs Nixon Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 819 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
Nixon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
672 students
| Measure | Marine Leadership Academy - Ames Chicago, Illinois | Nixon Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 691 | #2027 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15488 of 16,910 | #46772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 549 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marine Leadership Academy - Ames scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 16.7).
- •Nixon Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Nixon Elem School does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 10%).
- •Marine Leadership Academy - Ames does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 94.9%).
- •Marine Leadership Academy - Ames does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •Nixon Elem School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 549.
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 Nixon Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Marine Leadership Academy - Ames ranks higher (18.8 vs 16.7 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 Nixon Elem School?
About 819 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames: 549. Nixon Elem School: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marine Leadership Academy - Ames and Nixon Elem School rank in Illinois?
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is 555th of 691 and Nixon Elem School is 2027th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).