Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter vs New Field Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 157 m 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
New Field Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
541 students
| Measure | Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter Chicago, Illinois | New Field Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 691 | #1382 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14318 of 16,910 | #36924 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 623 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Field Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 25.3).
- •New Field Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •New Field Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •New Field Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 87.8%).
- •New Field Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.2).
- •Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter is the larger school with 623 students compared with 541.
- •Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter is a charter school while New Field Elem School 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 New Field Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), New Field Elem School ranks higher (32.5 vs 25.3 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 New Field Elem School?
About 157 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter: 623. New Field Elem School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter and New Field Elem School rank in Illinois?
Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter is 500th of 691 and New Field Elem School is 1382nd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).