McCutcheon Elem School vs YCCS-Truman Middle College HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 826 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCutcheon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
326 students
YCCS-Truman Middle College HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
192 students
| Measure | McCutcheon Elem School Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-Truman Middle College HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1551 of 2,303 | #641 of 691 |
| National rank | #40091 of 50,301 | #16374 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 326 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCutcheon Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 12.7).
- •McCutcheon Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •McCutcheon Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •YCCS-Truman Middle College HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 85.6%).
- •McCutcheon Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 16.0).
- •McCutcheon Elem School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 192.
- •McCutcheon Elem School is a public school while YCCS-Truman Middle College HS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 McCutcheon Elem School better than YCCS-Truman Middle College HS?
On the Success Index (US), McCutcheon Elem School ranks higher (27.5 vs 12.7 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 McCutcheon Elem School and YCCS-Truman Middle College HS?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCutcheon Elem School: 326. YCCS-Truman Middle College HS: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCutcheon Elem School and YCCS-Truman Middle College HS rank in Illinois?
McCutcheon Elem School is 1551st of 2,303 and YCCS-Truman Middle College HS is 641st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).