Creative Communications Acad vs Diekman Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creative Communications Acad
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
246 students
Diekman Elem School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
| Measure | Creative Communications Acad Calumet City, Illinois | Diekman Elem School Dolton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 670 | #2295 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15329 of 15,369 | #50054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 246 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Calumet City | Dolton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diekman Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (6.7 vs 4.0).
- •Diekman Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Creative Communications Acad does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Diekman Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 100%).
- •Diekman Elem School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.5).
- •Creative Communications Acad is the larger school with 246 students compared with 227.
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 Creative Communications Acad better than Diekman Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Diekman Elem School ranks higher (6.7 vs 4.0 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 Creative Communications Acad and Diekman Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Calumet City and Dolton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Communications Acad: 246. Diekman Elem School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Communications Acad and Diekman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Creative Communications Acad is 670th of 670 and Diekman Elem School is 2295th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).