Creative Communications Acad vs School of Fine Arts
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
School of Fine Arts
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 7–7
224 students
| Measure | Creative Communications Acad Calumet City, Illinois | School of Fine Arts Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 670 | #667 of 670 |
| National rank | #15329 of 15,369 | #15296 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 7–7 |
| Students | 246 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Calumet City | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School of Fine Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (6.2 vs 4.0).
- •School of Fine Arts does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •School of Fine Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 100%).
- •School of Fine Arts does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 20.5).
- •Creative Communications Acad is the larger school with 246 students compared with 224.
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 School of Fine Arts?
On the Success Index (US), School of Fine Arts ranks higher (6.2 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 School of Fine Arts?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Calumet City and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Communications Acad: 246. School of Fine Arts: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Communications Acad and School of Fine Arts rank in Illinois?
Creative Communications Acad is 670th of 670 and School of Fine Arts is 667th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).