Creative Communications Acad vs New Beginnings Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 815 m 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
New Beginnings Learning Academy
South Holland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Creative Communications Acad Calumet City, Illinois | New Beginnings Learning Academy South Holland, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 670 | #2301 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15329 of 15,369 | #50207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 246 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 3% |
| city | Calumet City | South Holland |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (4.0 vs 4.8).
- •New Beginnings Learning Academy does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •Creative Communications Acad does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •New Beginnings Learning Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 100%).
- •New Beginnings Learning Academy does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.5).
- •New Beginnings Learning Academy is the larger school with 288 students compared with 246.
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 New Beginnings Learning Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Creative Communications Acad and New Beginnings Learning Academy?
About 815 m in a straight line, between Calumet City and South Holland in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Communications Acad: 246. New Beginnings Learning Academy: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Communications Acad and New Beginnings Learning Academy rank in Illinois?
Creative Communications Acad is 670th of 670 and New Beginnings Learning Academy is 2301st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).