McGaughey Elem School vs Michael E Baum Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McGaughey Elem School
Mount Zion · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
371 students
Michael E Baum Elem School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
313 students
| Measure | McGaughey Elem School Mount Zion, Illinois | Michael E Baum Elem School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #683 of 2,303 | #2262 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #22024 of 50,301 | #49641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 371 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| city | Mount Zion | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGaughey Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 9.3).
- •McGaughey Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 86.6%).
- •McGaughey Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.4).
- •McGaughey Elem School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 313.
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 McGaughey Elem School better than Michael E Baum Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), McGaughey Elem School ranks higher (54.5 vs 9.3 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 McGaughey Elem School and Michael E Baum Elem School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Zion and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McGaughey Elem School: 371. Michael E Baum Elem School: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McGaughey Elem School and Michael E Baum Elem School rank in Illinois?
McGaughey Elem School is 683rd of 2,303 and Michael E Baum Elem School is 2262nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).