Marya Yates Elementary School vs Southwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marya Yates Elementary School
Matteson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Southwood Middle School
Country Club Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students
| Measure | Marya Yates Elementary School Matteson, Illinois | Southwood Middle School Country Club Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1484 of 2,303 | #627 of 670 |
| National rank | #39075 of 50,301 | #14245 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 284 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| city | Matteson | Country Club Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marya Yates Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 17.2).
- •Marya Yates Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Marya Yates Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Marya Yates Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 70.3%).
- •Marya Yates Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.7).
- •Marya Yates Elementary School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 283.
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 Marya Yates Elementary School better than Southwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Marya Yates Elementary School ranks higher (29.2 vs 17.2 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 Marya Yates Elementary School and Southwood Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Matteson and Country Club Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marya Yates Elementary School: 284. Southwood Middle School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marya Yates Elementary School and Southwood Middle School rank in Illinois?
Marya Yates Elementary School is 1484th of 2,303 and Southwood Middle School is 627th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).