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Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School

6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,095 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 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,095 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School's student population of 1,095 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,095 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School 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 - Maria Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3256 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
2%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
55%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
19%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School's ranking?
Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School 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 Elementary School often compared to?
Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chicago Academy High School, Grove Jr 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 Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School?
1,095 students attend Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School?
Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School offer ?
Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School part of?
Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School located?
Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,095 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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