Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter vs Gale Elem Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 6–12
623 students
Gale Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
345 students
| Measure | Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter Chicago, Illinois | Gale Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 691 | #1929 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14318 of 16,910 | #45517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 623 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 18.9).
- •Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter does better on math proficiency (31% vs 2.5%).
- •Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Gale Elem Community Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 87.8%).
- •Gale Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.2).
- •Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter is the larger school with 623 students compared with 345.
- •Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter is a charter school while Gale 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 Math & Sci Elem Charter better than Gale Elem Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter ranks higher (25.3 vs 18.9 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 Math & Sci Elem Charter and Gale Elem Community Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter: 623. Gale Elem Community Academy: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter and Gale Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter is 500th of 691 and Gale Elem Community Academy is 1929th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).