Albany Park Multicultural Elem vs Gillespie Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 363 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Park Multicultural Elem
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 7–8
243 students
Gillespie Middle School
Gillespie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
| Measure | Albany Park Multicultural Elem Chicago, Illinois | Gillespie Middle School Gillespie, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 670 | #471 of 670 |
| National rank | #13684 of 15,369 | #11617 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 243 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Chicago | Gillespie |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gillespie Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 20.5).
- •Albany Park Multicultural Elem does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Gillespie Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •Gillespie Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 92.2%).
- •Albany Park Multicultural Elem does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.4).
- •Gillespie Middle School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 243.
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 Albany Park Multicultural Elem better than Gillespie Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gillespie Middle School ranks higher (31.5 vs 20.5 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 Albany Park Multicultural Elem and Gillespie Middle School?
About 363 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Gillespie in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany Park Multicultural Elem: 243. Gillespie Middle School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany Park Multicultural Elem and Gillespie Middle School rank in Illinois?
Albany Park Multicultural Elem is 595th of 670 and Gillespie Middle School is 471st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).