CICS - Avalon/South Shore vs McDowell Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km 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
McDowell Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
112 students
| Measure | CICS - Avalon/South Shore Chicago, Illinois | McDowell Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1777 of 2,303 | #1071 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43707 of 50,301 | #30888 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 469 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDowell Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 21.8).
- •McDowell Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •McDowell Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •McDowell Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 90.2%).
- •McDowell Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 27.6).
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore is the larger school with 469 students compared with 112.
- •CICS - Avalon/South Shore is a charter school while McDowell Elem 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 CICS - Avalon/South Shore better than McDowell Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), McDowell Elem School ranks higher (41.6 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 McDowell Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Avalon/South Shore: 469. McDowell Elem School: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Avalon/South Shore and McDowell Elem School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Avalon/South Shore is 1777th of 2,303 and McDowell Elem School is 1071st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).