CICS - Northtown Campus vs Solomon Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 479 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Northtown Campus
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
878 students
Solomon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
323 students
| Measure | CICS - Northtown Campus Chicago, Illinois | Solomon Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #564 of 691 | #412 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15605 of 16,910 | #14876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 878 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 878 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 57% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solomon Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 18.0).
- •Solomon Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 20%).
- •Solomon Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 13%).
- •Solomon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 74.5%).
- •Solomon Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.9).
- •CICS - Northtown Campus is the larger school with 878 students compared with 323.
- •CICS - Northtown Campus is a charter school while Solomon 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 - Northtown Campus better than Solomon Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Solomon Elem School ranks higher (64.9 vs 18.0 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 - Northtown Campus and Solomon Elem School?
About 479 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Northtown Campus: 878. Solomon Elem School: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Northtown Campus and Solomon Elem School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Northtown Campus is 564th of 691 and Solomon Elem School is 412th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).