Steger Intermediate Center vs Steger Primary Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Steger Intermediate Center
Steger · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
465 students
Steger Primary Center
South Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
396 students
| Measure | Steger Intermediate Center Steger, Illinois | Steger Primary Center South Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1637 of 2,303 | #1183 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41546 of 50,301 | #33547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 465 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Steger | South Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steger Primary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 25.3).
- •Steger Primary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 63.4%).
- •Steger Intermediate Center does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.9).
- •Steger Intermediate Center is the larger school with 465 students compared with 396.
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 Steger Intermediate Center better than Steger Primary Center?
On the Success Index (US), Steger Primary Center ranks higher (37.7 vs 25.3 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 Steger Intermediate Center and Steger Primary Center?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Steger and South Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Steger Intermediate Center: 465. Steger Primary Center: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Steger Intermediate Center and Steger Primary Center rank in Illinois?
Steger Intermediate Center is 1637th of 2,303 and Steger Primary Center is 1183rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).