Art in Motion Charter School vs Parkside Elem Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 992 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Art in Motion Charter School
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 7–12
602 students
Parkside Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students
| Measure | Art in Motion Charter School Chicago, Illinois | Parkside Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 691 | #2094 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15516 of 16,910 | #47547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 602 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Art in Motion Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 15.2).
- •Art in Motion Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 88.3%).
- •Parkside Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 21.5).
- •Art in Motion Charter School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 283.
- •Art in Motion Charter School is a charter school while Parkside Elem Community 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 Art in Motion Charter School better than Parkside Elem Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Art in Motion Charter School ranks higher (18.6 vs 15.2 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 Art in Motion Charter School and Parkside Elem Community Academy?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Art in Motion Charter School: 602. Parkside Elem Community Academy: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Art in Motion Charter School and Parkside Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Art in Motion Charter School is 557th of 691 and Parkside Elem Community Academy is 2094th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).