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Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School vs. Chicago Collegiate Charter School

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School Overview

School
Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
11816 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,102 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 252 students in grades 5-12, Chicago Collegiate Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
K-12
5-12
Total Students
1,102 students
252 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chicago Collegiate Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chicago Collegiate Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chicago Collegiate Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
28:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chicago Collegiate Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3127 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#3087 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chicago Collegiate Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chicago Collegiate Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chicago Collegiate Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Chicago Collegiate Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chicago Collegiate Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
50
-
Grade 1 Students
66
-
Grade 2 Students
67
-
Grade 3 Students
59
-
Grade 4 Students
57
-
Grade 5 Students
62
8
Grade 6 Students
60
17
Grade 7 Students
59
26
Grade 8 Students
60
47
Grade 9 Students
156
43
Grade 10 Students
149
58
Grade 11 Students
136
32
Grade 12 Students
121
21

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
55%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chicago Collegiate Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
43%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chicago Collegiate Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chicago Collegiate Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.52
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chicago Collegiate Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chicago Collegiate Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
(12-13 School Year Data)
19%
(12-13 School Year Data)
 
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