Cicero East Elem School vs Zapata Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cicero East Elem School
Cicero · Public middle · Grades 4–6
408 students
Zapata Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
524 students
| Measure | Cicero East Elem School Cicero, Illinois | Zapata Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 670 | #1059 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13785 of 15,369 | #30532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 408 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 44% |
| city | Cicero | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zapata Elem Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 19.9).
- •Zapata Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 19%).
- •Zapata Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 24%).
- •Cicero East Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 91%).
- •Zapata Elem Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.1).
- •Zapata Elem Academy is the larger school with 524 students compared with 408.
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 Cicero East Elem School better than Zapata Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Zapata Elem Academy ranks higher (42.2 vs 19.9 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 Cicero East Elem School and Zapata Elem Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cicero and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cicero East Elem School: 408. Zapata Elem Academy: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cicero East Elem School and Zapata Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Cicero East Elem School is 601st of 670 and Zapata Elem Academy is 1059th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).