McCormick Elem School vs Spry Community Links High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 838 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCormick Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Spry Community Links High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
82 students
| Measure | McCormick Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Spry Community Links High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2069 of 2,303 | #590 of 691 |
| National rank | #47313 of 50,301 | #15948 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 502 | 82 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 82 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 4.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.7 vs 15.9).
- •McCormick Elem School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 5%).
- •McCormick Elem School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 5%).
- •Spry Community Links High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 96.6%).
- •Spry Community Links High School does better on students per teacher (4.3 vs 12.9).
- •McCormick Elem School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 82.
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 McCormick Elem School better than Spry Community Links High School?
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 McCormick Elem School and Spry Community Links High School?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCormick Elem School: 502. Spry Community Links High School: 82. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCormick Elem School and Spry Community Links High School rank in Illinois?
McCormick Elem School is 2069th of 2,303 and Spry Community Links High School is 590th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).