Mason/Clark Middle Sch vs Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mason/Clark Middle Sch
East Saint Louis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
540 students
Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence
E Saint Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–8
534 students
| Measure | Mason/Clark Middle Sch East Saint Louis, Illinois | Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence E Saint Louis, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #632 of 670 | #2115 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14496 of 15,369 | #47724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 540 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 27% |
| city | East Saint Louis | E Saint Louis |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.5 vs 14.9).
- •Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7%).
- •Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 100%).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.3).
- •Mason/Clark Middle Sch is the larger school with 540 students compared with 534.
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 Mason/Clark Middle Sch better than Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence?
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 Mason/Clark Middle Sch and Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between East Saint Louis and E Saint Louis in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mason/Clark Middle Sch: 540. Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mason/Clark Middle Sch and Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence rank in Illinois?
Mason/Clark Middle Sch is 632nd of 670 and Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence is 2115th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).