Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts vs Tilden Career Communty Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
272 students
Tilden Career Communty Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
288 students
| Measure | Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts Chicago, Illinois | Tilden Career Communty Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1968 of 2,303 | #569 of 691 |
| National rank | #46107 of 50,301 | #15693 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 272 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.9 vs 17.5).
- •Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Tilden Career Communty Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 96%).
- •Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.7).
- •Tilden Career Communty Academy HS is the larger school with 288 students compared with 272.
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 Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts better than Tilden Career Communty Academy HS?
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 Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts and Tilden Career Communty Academy HS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts: 272. Tilden Career Communty Academy HS: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts and Tilden Career Communty Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts is 1968th of 2,303 and Tilden Career Communty Academy HS is 569th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).