Charles J Caruso Middle School vs South Park Elem School
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.
Charles J Caruso Middle School
Deerfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
South Park Elem School
Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
| Measure | Charles J Caruso Middle School Deerfield, Illinois | South Park Elem School Deerfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 670 | #17 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #126 of 15,369 | #926 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 440 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 81% |
| city | Deerfield | Deerfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles J Caruso Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.0 vs 89.4).
- •South Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Charles J Caruso Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Charles J Caruso Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.1).
- •Charles J Caruso Middle School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 424.
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 Charles J Caruso Middle School better than South Park Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Charles J Caruso Middle School ranks higher (93.0 vs 89.4 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 Charles J Caruso Middle School and South Park Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Deerfield and Deerfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles J Caruso Middle School: 440. South Park Elem School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles J Caruso Middle School and South Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
Charles J Caruso Middle School is 5th of 670 and South Park Elem School is 17th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).