Mount Vernon Elem School vs Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
245 students
Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
515 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1805 of 2,303 | #2248 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44042 of 50,301 | #49442 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 245 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 14% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 10.1).
- •Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (14% vs 2.5%).
- •Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Mount Vernon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 91.3%).
- •Mount Vernon Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 17.2).
- •Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy is the larger school with 515 students compared with 245.
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 Mount Vernon Elem School better than Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon Elem School ranks higher (21.3 vs 10.1 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 Mount Vernon Elem School and Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Elem School: 245. Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Elem School and Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Mount Vernon Elem School is 1805th of 2,303 and Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy is 2248th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).