Columbia Central School vs Steger Intermediate Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Central School
Steger · Public middle · Grades 5–8
646 students
Steger Intermediate Center
Steger · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
465 students
| Measure | Columbia Central School Steger, Illinois | Steger Intermediate Center Steger, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 670 | #1637 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13545 of 15,369 | #41546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 646 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 20% |
| city | Steger | Steger |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steger Intermediate Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 21.4).
- •Steger Intermediate Center does better on math proficiency (20% vs 11%).
- •Columbia Central School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Columbia Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 63.4%).
- •Steger Intermediate Center does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.6).
- •Columbia Central School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 465.
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 Columbia Central School better than Steger Intermediate Center?
On the Success Index (US), Steger Intermediate Center ranks higher (25.3 vs 21.4 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 Columbia Central School and Steger Intermediate Center?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Steger and Steger in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Central School: 646. Steger Intermediate Center: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Central School and Steger Intermediate Center rank in Illinois?
Columbia Central School is 586th of 670 and Steger Intermediate Center is 1637th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).