Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem vs Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
508 students
Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
512 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem Chicago, Illinois | Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2012 of 2,303 | #2222 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46634 of 50,301 | #49119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 508 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 11.2).
- •Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 93.1%).
- •Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.0).
- •Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES is the larger school with 512 students compared with 508.
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 Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem better than Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES?
On the Success Index (US), Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem ranks higher (16.9 vs 11.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem and Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem: 508. Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem and Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem is 2012th of 2,303 and Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES is 2222nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).