Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch vs CICS - Avalon/South Shore
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
465 students
CICS - Avalon/South Shore
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
469 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois | CICS - Avalon/South Shore Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1967 of 2,303 | #1777 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46099 of 50,301 | #43707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 465 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 17.9).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 93.1%).
- •Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 27.6).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore is the larger school with 469 students compared with 465.
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 Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch better than CICS - Avalon/South Shore?
On the Success Index (US), CICS - Avalon/South Shore ranks higher (21.8 vs 17.9 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 Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch and CICS - Avalon/South Shore?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch: 465. CICS - Avalon/South Shore: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch and CICS - Avalon/South Shore rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch is 1967th of 2,303 and CICS - Avalon/South Shore is 1777th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).