Melrose Park Elem School vs Washington Dual Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Park Elem School
Melrose Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students
Washington Dual Language Academy
Maywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
346 students
| Measure | Melrose Park Elem School Melrose Park, Illinois | Washington Dual Language Academy Maywood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1489 of 2,303 | #1733 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39138 of 50,301 | #42984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 602 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| city | Melrose Park | Maywood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 23.0).
- •Washington Dual Language Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Melrose Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Melrose Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 59.2%).
- •Melrose Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.5).
- •Melrose Park Elem School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 346.
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 Melrose Park Elem School better than Washington Dual Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Park Elem School ranks higher (29.1 vs 23.0 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 Melrose Park Elem School and Washington Dual Language Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Melrose Park and Maywood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Park Elem School: 602. Washington Dual Language Academy: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Park Elem School and Washington Dual Language Academy rank in Illinois?
Melrose Park Elem School is 1489th of 2,303 and Washington Dual Language Academy is 1733rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).