Chippewa Elem School vs Independence Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chippewa Elem School
Palos Heights · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
237 students
Independence Jr High School
Palos Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
236 students
| Measure | Chippewa Elem School Palos Heights, Illinois | Independence Jr High School Palos Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 2,303 | #147 of 670 |
| National rank | #10636 of 50,301 | #4568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 237 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| city | Palos Heights | Palos Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chippewa Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 64.1).
- •Chippewa Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Independence Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Independence Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.2).
- •Chippewa Elem School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 236.
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 Chippewa Elem School better than Independence Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chippewa Elem School ranks higher (70.9 vs 64.1 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 Chippewa Elem School and Independence Jr High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Palos Heights and Palos Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chippewa Elem School: 237. Independence Jr High School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chippewa Elem School and Independence Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Chippewa Elem School is 263rd of 2,303 and Independence Jr High School is 147th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).