Christopher Elem School vs Shields Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 610 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
315 students
Shields Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 5–8
330 students
| Measure | Christopher Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Shields Middle School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1945 of 2,303 | #626 of 670 |
| National rank | #45839 of 50,301 | #14244 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 315 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 17.2).
- •Shields Middle School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 9%).
- •Shields Middle School does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 11%).
- •Christopher Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 96.7%).
- •Christopher Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.0).
- •Shields Middle School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 315.
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 Christopher Elem School better than Shields Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher Elem School ranks higher (18.4 vs 17.2 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 Christopher Elem School and Shields Middle School?
About 610 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Elem School: 315. Shields Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Elem School and Shields Middle School rank in Illinois?
Christopher Elem School is 1945th of 2,303 and Shields Middle School is 626th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).