Beethoven Elem School vs Tilden Career Communty Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beethoven Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
333 students
Tilden Career Communty Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
288 students
| Measure | Beethoven Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Tilden Career Communty Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2090 of 2,303 | #569 of 691 |
| National rank | #47518 of 50,301 | #15693 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 333 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tilden Career Communty Academy HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 15.2).
- •Beethoven Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Beethoven Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Tilden Career Communty Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 91.3%).
- •Tilden Career Communty Academy HS does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.3).
- •Beethoven Elem School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 288.
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 Beethoven Elem School better than Tilden Career Communty Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Tilden Career Communty Academy HS ranks higher (17.5 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 Beethoven Elem School and Tilden Career Communty Academy HS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beethoven Elem School: 333. Tilden Career Communty Academy HS: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beethoven Elem School and Tilden Career Communty Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Beethoven Elem School is 2090th of 2,303 and Tilden Career Communty Academy HS is 569th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).