S T E M Academy vs School of Fine Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
S T E M Academy
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 8–8
243 students
School of Fine Arts
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 7–7
224 students
| Measure | S T E M Academy Calumet City, Illinois | School of Fine Arts Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #669 of 670 | #667 of 670 |
| National rank | #15310 of 15,369 | #15296 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades 7–7 |
| Students | 243 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Calumet City | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School of Fine Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (6.2 vs 5.2).
- •S T E M Academy does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •School of Fine Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.6%).
- •School of Fine Arts does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.1).
- •S T E M Academy is the larger school with 243 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 S T E M Academy better than School of Fine Arts?
On the Success Index (US), School of Fine Arts ranks higher (6.2 vs 5.2 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 S T E M Academy and School of Fine Arts?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Calumet City and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
S T E M Academy: 243. School of Fine Arts: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do S T E M Academy and School of Fine Arts rank in Illinois?
S T E M Academy is 669th of 670 and School of Fine Arts is 667th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).