CICS - West Belden Campus vs Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - West Belden Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
520 students
Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
733 students
| Measure | CICS - West Belden Campus Chicago, Illinois | Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2064 of 2,303 | #1943 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47233 of 50,301 | #45811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 520 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 15.8).
- •CICS - West Belden Campus does better on math proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •CICS - West Belden Campus does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •CICS - West Belden Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 88.1%).
- •Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.3).
- •Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch is the larger school with 733 students compared with 520.
- •CICS - West Belden Campus is a charter school while Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch 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 - West Belden Campus better than Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch ranks higher (18.5 vs 15.8 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 - West Belden Campus and Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - West Belden Campus: 520. Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - West Belden Campus and Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
CICS - West Belden Campus is 2064th of 2,303 and Prieto Math-Science Elem Sch is 1943rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).