LEARN Chtr - Middle School vs Polaris Elem Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 731 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LEARN Chtr - Middle School
Chicago · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
176 students
Polaris Elem Charter Academy
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
343 students
| Measure | LEARN Chtr - Middle School Chicago, Illinois | Polaris Elem Charter Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #634 of 670 | #2186 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14511 of 15,369 | #48653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 176 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LEARN Chtr - Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 12.6).
- •LEARN Chtr - Middle School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 10%).
- •Polaris Elem Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 92.6%).
- •LEARN Chtr - Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 22.9).
- •Polaris Elem Charter Academy is the larger school with 343 students compared with 176.
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 LEARN Chtr - Middle School better than Polaris Elem Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), LEARN Chtr - Middle School ranks higher (15.4 vs 12.6 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 LEARN Chtr - Middle School and Polaris Elem Charter Academy?
About 731 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LEARN Chtr - Middle School: 176. Polaris Elem Charter Academy: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LEARN Chtr - Middle School and Polaris Elem Charter Academy rank in Illinois?
LEARN Chtr - Middle School is 634th of 670 and Polaris Elem Charter Academy is 2186th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).