Art in Motion Charter School vs South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch
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.
Art in Motion Charter School
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 7–12
602 students
South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
224 students
| Measure | Art in Motion Charter School Chicago, Illinois | South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 691 | #1603 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15516 of 16,910 | #41104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 602 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 9% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 18.6).
- •South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 79.1%).
- •South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 21.5).
- •Art in Motion Charter School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 224.
- •Art in Motion Charter School is a charter school while South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch 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 South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch ranks higher (26.0 vs 18.6 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 South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Art in Motion Charter School: 602. South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Art in Motion Charter School and South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Art in Motion Charter School is 557th of 691 and South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch is 1603rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).