McCormick Elem School vs Spry Elem Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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 Elem Community School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
317 students
| Measure | McCormick Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Spry Elem Community School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2069 of 2,303 | #1725 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47313 of 50,301 | #42796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 502 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spry Elem Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 15.7).
- •Spry Elem Community School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 10%).
- •McCormick Elem School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 13%).
- •Spry Elem Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 96.6%).
- •Spry Elem Community School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.9).
- •McCormick Elem School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 317.
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 Elem Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Spry Elem Community School ranks higher (23.3 vs 15.7 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 McCormick Elem School and Spry Elem Community School?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCormick Elem School: 502. Spry Elem Community School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCormick Elem School and Spry Elem Community School rank in Illinois?
McCormick Elem School is 2069th of 2,303 and Spry Elem Community School is 1725th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).