Albany Park Multicultural Elem vs S T E M Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 41 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
S T E M Academy
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 8–8
243 students
| Measure | Albany Park Multicultural Elem Chicago, Illinois | S T E M Academy Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 670 | #669 of 670 |
| National rank | #13684 of 15,369 | #15310 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 8–8 |
| Students | 243 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albany Park Multicultural Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 5.2).
- •Albany Park Multicultural Elem does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Albany Park Multicultural Elem does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Albany Park Multicultural Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Albany Park Multicultural Elem does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 22.1).
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 S T E M Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Albany Park Multicultural Elem ranks higher (20.5 vs 5.2 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 S T E M Academy?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany Park Multicultural Elem: 243. S T E M Academy: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany Park Multicultural Elem and S T E M Academy rank in Illinois?
Albany Park Multicultural Elem is 595th of 670 and S T E M Academy is 669th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).