Catalyst Charter - Maria ES vs CICS - Longwood Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Illinois, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,107 students
CICS - Longwood Campus
Chicago · Charter other · Grades 3–12
1,137 students
| Measure | Catalyst Charter - Maria ES Chicago, Illinois | CICS - Longwood Campus Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 3–12 |
| Students | 1,107 | 1,137 |
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 1,137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 8% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catalyst Charter - Maria ES does better on math proficiency (14% vs 8%).
- •Catalyst Charter - Maria ES does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •CICS - Longwood Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 96.5%).
- •Catalyst Charter - Maria ES does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.0).
- •CICS - Longwood Campus is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 1,107.
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 Catalyst Charter - Maria ES better than CICS - Longwood Campus?
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 Catalyst Charter - Maria ES and CICS - Longwood Campus?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES: 1,107. CICS - Longwood Campus: 1,137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catalyst Charter - Maria ES and CICS - Longwood Campus rank in Illinois?
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES is unranked and CICS - Longwood Campus is unranked among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).