Diekman Elem School vs New Beginnings Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diekman Elem School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
New Beginnings Learning Academy
South Holland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Diekman Elem School Dolton, Illinois | New Beginnings Learning Academy South Holland, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2295 of 2,303 | #2301 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #50054 of 50,301 | #50207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 227 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 3% |
| city | Dolton | South Holland |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diekman Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (6.7 vs 4.8).
- •Diekman Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 3%).
- •New Beginnings Learning Academy does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- •Diekman Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 99.3%).
- •Diekman Elem School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.2).
- •New Beginnings Learning Academy is the larger school with 288 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 Diekman Elem School better than New Beginnings Learning Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Diekman Elem School ranks higher (6.7 vs 4.8 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 Diekman Elem School and New Beginnings Learning Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dolton and South Holland in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diekman Elem School: 227. New Beginnings Learning Academy: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diekman Elem School and New Beginnings Learning Academy rank in Illinois?
Diekman Elem School is 2295th of 2,303 and New Beginnings Learning Academy is 2301st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).