Avalon Park Elem School vs CICS - Avalon/South Shore
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 675 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
225 students
CICS - Avalon/South Shore
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
469 students
| Measure | Avalon Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois | CICS - Avalon/South Shore Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2073 of 2,303 | #1777 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47333 of 50,301 | #43707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 225 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 29% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 15.6).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore does better on math proficiency (29% vs 7.5%).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Avalon Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 90.2%).
- •Avalon Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 27.6).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore is the larger school with 469 students compared with 225.
- •Avalon Park Elem School is a public school while CICS - Avalon/South Shore is a charter 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 Avalon Park Elem School better than CICS - Avalon/South Shore?
On the Success Index (US), CICS - Avalon/South Shore ranks higher (21.8 vs 15.6 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 Avalon Park Elem School and CICS - Avalon/South Shore?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avalon Park Elem School: 225. CICS - Avalon/South Shore: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avalon Park Elem School and CICS - Avalon/South Shore rank in Illinois?
Avalon Park Elem School is 2073rd of 2,303 and CICS - Avalon/South Shore is 1777th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).