Arcadia Elem School vs Colin Powell Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Elem School
Olympia Fields · Public elementary · Grades K–4
516 students
Colin Powell Middle Sch
Matteson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students
| Measure | Arcadia Elem School Olympia Fields, Illinois | Colin Powell Middle Sch Matteson, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 2,303 | #558 of 670 |
| National rank | #17333 of 50,301 | #13139 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 516 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 9% |
| city | Olympia Fields | Matteson |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcadia Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 23.4).
- •Arcadia Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 9%).
- •Arcadia Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •Arcadia Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 68.3%).
- •Arcadia Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.4).
- •Colin Powell Middle Sch is the larger school with 564 students compared with 516.
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 Arcadia Elem School better than Colin Powell Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Arcadia Elem School ranks higher (61.2 vs 23.4 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 Arcadia Elem School and Colin Powell Middle Sch?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Olympia Fields and Matteson in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Elem School: 516. Colin Powell Middle Sch: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Elem School and Colin Powell Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Arcadia Elem School is 489th of 2,303 and Colin Powell Middle Sch is 558th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).