Creative Communications Acad vs S T E M Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 0 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
S T E M Academy
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 8–8
243 students
| Measure | Creative Communications Acad Calumet City, Illinois | S T E M Academy Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 670 | #669 of 670 |
| National rank | #15329 of 15,369 | #15310 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 8–8 |
| Students | 246 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Calumet City | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S T E M Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (5.2 vs 4.0).
- •S T E M Academy does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •S T E M Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •S T E M Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Creative Communications Acad does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.1).
- •Creative Communications Acad is the larger school with 246 students compared with 243.
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 S T E M Academy?
On the Success Index (US), S T E M Academy ranks higher (5.2 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 S T E M Academy?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Calumet City and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Communications Acad: 246. S T E M Academy: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Communications Acad and S T E M Academy rank in Illinois?
Creative Communications Acad is 670th of 670 and S T E M Academy is 669th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).