Sieden Prairie Elementary School vs Southland College Prep Chtr HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sieden Prairie Elementary School
Matteson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
Southland College Prep Chtr HS
Richton Park · Charter high · Grades 9–12
584 students
| Measure | Sieden Prairie Elementary School Matteson, Illinois | Southland College Prep Chtr HS Richton Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1554 of 2,303 | #188 of 691 |
| National rank | #40173 of 50,301 | #9419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 279 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Matteson | Richton Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southland College Prep Chtr HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 27.4).
- •Southland College Prep Chtr HS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Sieden Prairie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Southland College Prep Chtr HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 82.1%).
- •Southland College Prep Chtr HS does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.7).
- •Southland College Prep Chtr HS is the larger school with 584 students compared with 279.
- •Sieden Prairie Elementary School is a public school while Southland College Prep Chtr 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 Sieden Prairie Elementary School better than Southland College Prep Chtr HS?
On the Success Index (US), Southland College Prep Chtr HS ranks higher (46.2 vs 27.4 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 Sieden Prairie Elementary School and Southland College Prep Chtr HS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Matteson and Richton Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sieden Prairie Elementary School: 279. Southland College Prep Chtr HS: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sieden Prairie Elementary School and Southland College Prep Chtr HS rank in Illinois?
Sieden Prairie Elementary School is 1554th of 2,303 and Southland College Prep Chtr HS is 188th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).