Chippewa Middle School vs Cumberland 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.
Chippewa Middle School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
Cumberland Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
| Measure | Chippewa Middle School Des Plaines, Illinois | Cumberland Elem School Des Plaines, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #172 of 670 | #123 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5387 of 15,369 | #5468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 652 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 62% |
| city | Des Plaines | Des Plaines |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 60.4).
- •Cumberland Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Cumberland Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Cumberland Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 58%).
- •Cumberland Elem School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 9.6).
- •Chippewa Middle School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 279.
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 Middle School better than Cumberland Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Cumberland Elem School ranks higher (79.1 vs 60.4 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 Middle School and Cumberland Elem School?
About 157 m in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Des Plaines in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chippewa Middle School: 652. Cumberland Elem School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chippewa Middle School and Cumberland Elem School rank in Illinois?
Chippewa Middle School is 172nd of 670 and Cumberland Elem School is 123rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).