Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad vs Northwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 472 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,135 students
Northwest Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
532 students
| Measure | Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad Chicago, Illinois | Northwest Middle School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 691 | #638 of 670 |
| National rank | #11279 of 16,910 | #14652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,135 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 1,135 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 14.4).
- •Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad does better on math proficiency (57% vs 11%).
- •Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 10%).
- •Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 89.8%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.7).
- •Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 532.
- •Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad is a charter school while Northwest Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad better than Northwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad ranks higher (38.7 vs 14.4 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 Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad and Northwest Middle School?
About 472 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad: 1,135. Northwest Middle School: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad and Northwest Middle School rank in Illinois?
Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad is 288th of 691 and Northwest Middle School is 638th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).