New Beginnings Learning Academy vs School of Fine Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 815 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Beginnings Learning Academy
South Holland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
School of Fine Arts
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 7–7
224 students
| Measure | New Beginnings Learning Academy South Holland, Illinois | School of Fine Arts Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2301 of 2,303 | #667 of 670 |
| National rank | #50207 of 50,301 | #15296 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–7 |
| Students | 288 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 2.5% |
| city | South Holland | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School of Fine Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (6.2 vs 4.8).
- •New Beginnings Learning Academy does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •School of Fine Arts does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •School of Fine Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.3%).
- •New Beginnings Learning Academy does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.4).
- •New Beginnings Learning Academy is the larger school with 288 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 New Beginnings Learning Academy better than School of Fine Arts?
On the Success Index (US), School of Fine Arts ranks higher (6.2 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 New Beginnings Learning Academy and School of Fine Arts?
About 815 m in a straight line, between South Holland and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Beginnings Learning Academy: 288. School of Fine Arts: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Beginnings Learning Academy and School of Fine Arts rank in Illinois?
New Beginnings Learning Academy is 2301st of 2,303 and School of Fine Arts is 667th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).