Berger-Vandenberg Elem School vs Creative Communications Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
Creative Communications Acad
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
246 students
| Measure | Berger-Vandenberg Elem School Dolton, Illinois | Creative Communications Acad Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2299 of 2,303 | #670 of 670 |
| National rank | #50117 of 50,301 | #15329 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 266 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Dolton | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berger-Vandenberg Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (6.1 vs 4.0).
- •Berger-Vandenberg Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Berger-Vandenberg Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Berger-Vandenberg Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Berger-Vandenberg Elem School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.5).
- •Berger-Vandenberg Elem School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 246.
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 Berger-Vandenberg Elem School better than Creative Communications Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Berger-Vandenberg Elem School ranks higher (6.1 vs 4.0 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 Berger-Vandenberg Elem School and Creative Communications Acad?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dolton and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School: 266. Creative Communications Acad: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berger-Vandenberg Elem School and Creative Communications Acad rank in Illinois?
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School is 2299th of 2,303 and Creative Communications Acad is 670th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).