Serena Hills Elem School vs Western Avenue Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Serena Hills Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
Western Avenue Elem School
Flossmoor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
| Measure | Serena Hills Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois | Western Avenue Elem School Flossmoor, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1095 of 2,303 | #476 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #31693 of 50,301 | #17033 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 305 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| city | Chicago Heights | Flossmoor |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Avenue Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 40.4).
- •Western Avenue Elem School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Western Avenue Elem School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Western Avenue Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 73.8%).
- •Serena Hills Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.1).
- •Western Avenue Elem School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 305.
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 Serena Hills Elem School better than Western Avenue Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Western Avenue Elem School ranks higher (61.7 vs 40.4 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 Serena Hills Elem School and Western Avenue Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Flossmoor in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Serena Hills Elem School: 305. Western Avenue Elem School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Serena Hills Elem School and Western Avenue Elem School rank in Illinois?
Serena Hills Elem School is 1095th of 2,303 and Western Avenue Elem School is 476th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).