Catalyst Charter - Maria 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 2% (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%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,098 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Catalyst Charter - Maria Es ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#3256 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)2%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Asian
(20-21)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(20-21)57%
27%
Black
(20-21)42%
17%
White
(20-21)1%
47%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
96%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
19%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catalyst Charter - Maria Es's ranking?
Catalyst Charter - Maria Es is ranked #3256 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Catalyst Charter - Maria Es often compared to?
Catalyst Charter - Maria Esis often viewed alongside schools like Grove Jr High School, Chicago High School, Chicago Collegiate Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Catalyst Charter - Maria Es?
The graduation rate of Catalyst Charter - Maria Es is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Catalyst Charter - Maria Es?
1,098 students attend Catalyst Charter - Maria Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Catalyst Charter - Maria Es students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Catalyst Charter - Maria Es offer ?
Catalyst Charter - Maria Es offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Catalyst Charter - Maria Es part of?
Catalyst Charter - Maria Es is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Catalyst Charter - Maria Es located?
Catalyst Charter - Maria Es is located in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Chicago Lawn.
School Reviews
5 12/8/2017
It's a very good school my daughter has been in attendance there since it has opened in 2010. Unfortunately the teachers are spending too much time yelling at troubled/disrespectful students instead of sending then to the Dean's office. Therefore students who want to learn can't because there are a lot of parents who just don't give a crap about their child's education. It stated in the student handbook that they will get demerits and detentions or even kicked out because of bad behavior. But it hasn't happened. Yes my daughter is a minority in the school. she is one of approximately 3 Caucasian students who attend.
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