Chippewa Elem School vs Nathan Hale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 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
Nathan Hale Middle School
Crestwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | Chippewa Elem School Palos Heights, Illinois | Nathan Hale Middle School Crestwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 2,303 | #502 of 670 |
| National rank | #10636 of 50,301 | #12115 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 237 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 12% |
| city | Palos Heights | Crestwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chippewa Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 29.0).
- •Chippewa Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •Chippewa Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.2).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 237.
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 Nathan Hale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chippewa Elem School ranks higher (70.9 vs 29.0 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 Nathan Hale Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Palos Heights and Crestwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chippewa Elem School: 237. Nathan Hale Middle School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chippewa Elem School and Nathan Hale Middle School rank in Illinois?
Chippewa Elem School is 263rd of 2,303 and Nathan Hale Middle School is 502nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).