Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem vs Gage Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
266 students
Gage Park High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
392 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem Chicago, Illinois | Gage Park High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1569 of 2,303 | #615 of 691 |
| National rank | #40505 of 50,301 | #16124 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 266 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 14.5).
- •Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 93.9%).
- •Gage Park High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.0).
- •Gage Park High School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 266.
- •Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem is a charter school while Gage Park 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 - Rufino Tamayo Elem better than Gage Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem ranks higher (26.8 vs 14.5 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 - Rufino Tamayo Elem and Gage Park High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem: 266. Gage Park High School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem and Gage Park High School rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem is 1569th of 2,303 and Gage Park High School is 615th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).