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#2150 of 3,813 schools in IL
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES
School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
6727 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
- Math 2% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Catalyst Charter - Maria ES score 6% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Catalyst Charter - Maria ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,813
Median home value
$236,300
Median rent
$1,106/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cs Academy College PrepPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest ChtrCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Cs AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PKCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 853 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #326 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Catalyst Charter - Maria ES
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES is a public school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 1,102 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,150 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Catalyst Charter - Maria ES
What grades does Catalyst Charter - Maria ES serve?
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Catalyst Charter - Maria ES?
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES has an enrollment of approximately 1,102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catalyst Charter - Maria ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Catalyst Charter - Maria ES is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Catalyst Charter - Maria ES rank in IL?
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES ranks #2,150 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Catalyst Charter - Maria ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Catalyst Charter - Maria ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Catalyst Charter - Maria ES has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Catalyst Charter - Maria ES a charter school?
Yes, Catalyst Charter - Maria ES is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Catalyst Charter - Maria ES a Title I school?
No, Catalyst Charter - Maria ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Catalyst Charter - Maria ES?
96.6% of students at Catalyst Charter - Maria ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (773) 993-1770
- Area population (ZIP 60629)
- 109,292
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60629; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2021, multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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