Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem 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 - SPC Zizumbo Elem
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
532 students
Curie Metropolitan High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,099 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem Chicago, Illinois | Curie Metropolitan High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1716 of 2,303 | #607 of 691 |
| National rank | #42670 of 50,301 | #16050 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 532 | 3,099 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 3,099 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 14% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 15.0).
- •Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem does better on math proficiency (28% vs 14%).
- •Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 11%).
- •Curie Metropolitan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 86.3%).
- •Curie Metropolitan High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.6).
- •Curie Metropolitan High School is the larger school with 3,099 students compared with 532.
- •Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem 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 - SPC Zizumbo Elem better than Curie Metropolitan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem ranks higher (23.4 vs 15.0 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 - SPC Zizumbo Elem 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 - SPC Zizumbo Elem: 532. Curie Metropolitan High School: 3,099. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem and Curie Metropolitan High School rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem is 1716th of 2,303 and Curie Metropolitan High School is 607th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).