Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem vs Shields Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 647 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
508 students
Shields Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 5–8
330 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem Chicago, Illinois | Shields Middle School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2012 of 2,303 | #626 of 670 |
| National rank | #46634 of 50,301 | #14244 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 508 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.9 vs 17.2).
- •Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem does better on math proficiency (21% vs 10%).
- •Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 14%).
- •Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 96.7%).
- •Shields Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.1).
- •Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem is the larger school with 508 students compared with 330.
- •Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem is a charter school while Shields Middle 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 - Officer Marquez Elem better than Shields Middle 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 - Officer Marquez Elem and Shields Middle School?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem: 508. Shields Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem and Shields Middle School rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem is 2012th of 2,303 and Shields Middle School is 626th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).