Brooks College Prep Academy HS vs Curtis Elem School
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.
Brooks College Prep Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,007 students
Curtis Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
356 students
| Measure | Brooks College Prep Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Curtis Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 691 | #2237 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8349 of 16,910 | #49328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,007 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 7% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooks College Prep Academy HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 10.5).
- •Brooks College Prep Academy HS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 7%).
- •Brooks College Prep Academy HS does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 11%).
- •Brooks College Prep Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 97.5%).
- •Curtis Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.7).
- •Brooks College Prep Academy HS is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 356.
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 Brooks College Prep Academy HS better than Curtis Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Brooks College Prep Academy HS ranks higher (50.1 vs 10.5 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 Brooks College Prep Academy HS and Curtis Elem School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooks College Prep Academy HS: 1,007. Curtis Elem School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooks College Prep Academy HS and Curtis Elem School rank in Illinois?
Brooks College Prep Academy HS is 144th of 691 and Curtis Elem School is 2237th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).