Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress vs Curie Metropolitan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
528 students
Curie Metropolitan High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,099 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress Chicago, Illinois | Curie Metropolitan High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2072 of 2,303 | #607 of 691 |
| National rank | #47330 of 50,301 | #16050 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 528 | 3,099 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 3,099 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.4% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.6 vs 15.0).
- •Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 11%).
- •Curie Metropolitan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 88.4%).
- •Curie Metropolitan High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.9).
- •Curie Metropolitan High School is the larger school with 3,099 students compared with 528.
- •Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress is a charter school while Curie Metropolitan High School is a public 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 Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress better than Curie Metropolitan High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress and Curie Metropolitan High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress: 528. Curie Metropolitan High School: 3,099. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress and Curie Metropolitan High School rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress is 2072nd of 2,303 and Curie Metropolitan High School is 607th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).