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Catalyst Elementary Charter School

Charter | K-8 | 507 students

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3 stars

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Posted October 15, 2012

The Worse!!! There is a revolving door with quality teachers, the main office staff breaks confidentiality, the current principal has no time to meet with parents, and there's frequent fighting within students. The 1 good thing about the place is the teachers for the most part really do care, but the good one's always seem to leave for 1 reason or another. This may be 1 of the better schools in the area, but that's not really saying a whole lot........don't waist your child's education at this joint!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2008

The are all very dedicated to the growth of the students at Catalyst. While there are small changes going on all the time (the school is just starting), everyone who works there are kind and knowledgeable. I recommend this school of anyone who is looking for a decent all year round school in the lawndale community
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
44%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
46%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
42%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students52%
Female50%
Male54%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income52%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students33%
Female32%
Male35%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income33%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students48%
Female46%
Male50%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income48%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students41%
Female39%
Male43%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income41%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities39%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students38%
Female31%
Male43%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income38%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students80%
Female81%
Malen/a
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income80%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female66%
Male47%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income59%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students50%
Female49%
Male52%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income49%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female62%
Male48%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income56%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students68%
Female71%
Male65%
Black68%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income68%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female68%
Male54%
Black62%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income61%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)27%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students40%
Female47%
Male31%
Black40%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income39%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
Black68%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)46%
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female73%
Male83%
Black78%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income76%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Hispanic 0% 21%
White 0% 53%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1616 S Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 534-1753

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