Cather Elem School vs LEARN Chtr - Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 510 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cather Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students
LEARN Chtr - Middle School
Chicago · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
176 students
| Measure | Cather Elem School Chicago, Illinois | LEARN Chtr - Middle School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2016 of 2,303 | #634 of 670 |
| National rank | #46642 of 50,301 | #14511 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 321 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cather Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 15.4).
- •LEARN Chtr - Middle School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7%).
- •LEARN Chtr - Middle School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 7%).
- •LEARN Chtr - Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 97.2%).
- •Cather Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.6).
- •Cather Elem School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 176.
- •Cather Elem School is a public school while LEARN Chtr - Middle School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cather Elem School better than LEARN Chtr - Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cather Elem School ranks higher (16.9 vs 15.4 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 Cather Elem School and LEARN Chtr - Middle School?
About 510 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cather Elem School: 321. LEARN Chtr - Middle School: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cather Elem School and LEARN Chtr - Middle School rank in Illinois?
Cather Elem School is 2016th of 2,303 and LEARN Chtr - Middle School is 634th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).