Chicago Collegiate Charter School vs Metcalfe Elem Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 5–12
255 students
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
354 students
| Measure | Chicago Collegiate Charter School Chicago, Illinois | Metcalfe Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #679 of 691 | #2270 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16785 of 16,910 | #49755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 255 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metcalfe Elem Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.8 vs 6.7).
- •Metcalfe Elem Community Academy does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Chicago Collegiate Charter School does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- •Chicago Collegiate Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 95.5%).
- •Metcalfe Elem Community Academy is the larger school with 354 students compared with 255.
- •Chicago Collegiate Charter School is a charter school while Metcalfe Elem Community Academy is a public 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 Chicago Collegiate Charter School better than Metcalfe Elem Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Metcalfe Elem Community Academy ranks higher (8.8 vs 6.7 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 Chicago Collegiate Charter School and Metcalfe Elem Community Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Collegiate Charter School: 255. Metcalfe Elem Community Academy: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Collegiate Charter School and Metcalfe Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Chicago Collegiate Charter School is 679th of 691 and Metcalfe Elem Community Academy is 2270th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).