Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es 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 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2911 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
97%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
50%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es's ranking?
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es is ranked #2911 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es often compared to?
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Esis often viewed alongside schools like Depriest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es?
504 students attend Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es?
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es offer ?
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es part of?
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es located?
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Es is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 21 other public schools located in Austin.
School Calendar
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Date
Juneteenth- Catalyst Schools closed
June 19, 2024 (Wednesday)
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