Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- Victoria vs Columbia Explorers Elem Academy
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 Sch Netwrk- Victoria
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
561 students
Columbia Explorers Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
718 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- Victoria Chicago, Illinois | Columbia Explorers Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 691 | #1303 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16443 of 16,910 | #35766 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 561 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 36% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Explorers Elem Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 11.9).
- •Columbia Explorers Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (36% vs 2.5%).
- •Columbia Explorers Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 7.5%).
- •Columbia Explorers Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 98.4%).
- •Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- Victoria does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.5).
- •Columbia Explorers Elem Academy is the larger school with 718 students compared with 561.
- •Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- Victoria is a charter school while Columbia Explorers Elem Academy 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 Sch Netwrk- Victoria better than Columbia Explorers Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Explorers Elem Academy ranks higher (34.2 vs 11.9 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 Sch Netwrk- Victoria and Columbia Explorers Elem Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- Victoria: 561. Columbia Explorers Elem Academy: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- Victoria and Columbia Explorers Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- Victoria is 649th of 691 and Columbia Explorers Elem Academy is 1303rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).