Chippewa Middle School vs Lions Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km 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
Lions Park Elem School
Mt Prospect · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
458 students
| Measure | Chippewa Middle School Des Plaines, Illinois | Lions Park Elem School Mt Prospect, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 670 | #521 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5387 of 15,369 | #18053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 652 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 55% |
| city | Des Plaines | Mt Prospect |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.4 vs 60.2).
- •Lions Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.1).
- •Chippewa Middle School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 458.
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 Lions Park Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chippewa Middle School and Lions Park Elem School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Mt Prospect in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chippewa Middle School: 652. Lions Park Elem School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chippewa Middle School and Lions Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
Chippewa Middle School is 172nd of 670 and Lions Park Elem School is 521st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).