CICS - Avalon/South Shore vs Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 698 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Avalon/South Shore
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
469 students
Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
225 students
| Measure | CICS - Avalon/South Shore Chicago, Illinois | Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1777 of 2,303 | #1628 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43707 of 50,301 | #41446 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 469 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 21.8).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore does better on math proficiency (29% vs 2.5%).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 90.2%).
- •Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 27.6).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore is the larger school with 469 students compared with 225.
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore is a charter school while Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic 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 CICS - Avalon/South Shore better than Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic?
On the Success Index (US), Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic ranks higher (25.4 vs 21.8 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 CICS - Avalon/South Shore and Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Avalon/South Shore: 469. Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Avalon/South Shore and Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic rank in Illinois?
CICS - Avalon/South Shore is 1777th of 2,303 and Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic is 1628th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).