Christopher House Chrt ES vs Northwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 90 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher House Chrt ES
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
502 students
Northwest Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
532 students
| Measure | Christopher House Chrt ES Chicago, Illinois | Northwest Middle School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1872 of 2,303 | #638 of 670 |
| National rank | #44952 of 50,301 | #14652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher House Chrt ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 14.4).
- •Christopher House Chrt ES does better on math proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •Christopher House Chrt ES does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 10%).
- •Christopher House Chrt ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 89.8%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.9).
- •Northwest Middle School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 502.
- •Christopher House Chrt ES is a charter school while Northwest Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 House Chrt ES better than Northwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher House Chrt ES ranks higher (19.8 vs 14.4 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 Christopher House Chrt ES and Northwest Middle School?
About 90 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher House Chrt ES: 502. Northwest Middle School: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher House Chrt ES and Northwest Middle School rank in Illinois?
Christopher House Chrt ES is 1872nd of 2,303 and Northwest Middle School is 638th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).