ACE Amandla Charter School vs Catalyst Charter - Maria ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 228 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACE Amandla Charter School
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
137 students
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,107 students
| Measure | ACE Amandla Charter School Chicago, Illinois | Catalyst Charter - Maria ES Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #638 of 691 | – |
| National rank | #16352 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 137 | 1,107 |
| Enrollment | 137 | 1,107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 14% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catalyst Charter - Maria ES does better on math proficiency (14% vs 2.5%).
- •Catalyst Charter - Maria ES does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •ACE Amandla Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 96.5%).
- •ACE Amandla Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.2).
- •Catalyst Charter - Maria ES is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 137.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ACE Amandla Charter School better than Catalyst Charter - Maria ES?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ACE Amandla Charter School and Catalyst Charter - Maria ES?
About 228 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Amandla Charter School: 137. Catalyst Charter - Maria ES: 1,107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Amandla Charter School and Catalyst Charter - Maria ES rank in Illinois?
ACE Amandla Charter School is 638th of 691 and Catalyst Charter - Maria ES is unranked among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).