Idlewild Elementary vs Maxine Smith STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idlewild Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
593 students
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students
| Measure | Idlewild Elementary Memphis, Tennessee | Maxine Smith STEAM Academy Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #123 of 913 | #3 of 307 |
| National rank | #15671 of 50,301 | #92 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 593 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 84% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maxine Smith STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.7 vs 63.7).
- •Maxine Smith STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (84% vs 63%).
- •Maxine Smith STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 50%).
- •Idlewild Elementary is the larger school with 593 students compared with 439.
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 Idlewild Elementary better than Maxine Smith STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Maxine Smith STEAM Academy ranks higher (93.7 vs 63.7 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 Idlewild Elementary and Maxine Smith STEAM Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idlewild Elementary: 593. Maxine Smith STEAM Academy: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idlewild Elementary and Maxine Smith STEAM Academy rank in Tennessee?
Idlewild Elementary is 123rd of 913 and Maxine Smith STEAM Academy is 3rd of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).