Cather Elem School vs Marshall Metropolitan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 814 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
Marshall Metropolitan High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
239 students
| Measure | Cather Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Marshall Metropolitan High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2016 of 2,303 | #622 of 691 |
| National rank | #46642 of 50,301 | #16178 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cather Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 14.2).
- •Cather Elem School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 5%).
- •Cather Elem School does better on reading proficiency (7% vs 5%).
- •Marshall Metropolitan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 97.2%).
- •Cather Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.0).
- •Cather Elem School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 239.
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 Marshall Metropolitan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cather Elem School ranks higher (16.9 vs 14.2 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 Cather Elem School and Marshall Metropolitan High School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cather Elem School: 321. Marshall Metropolitan High School: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cather Elem School and Marshall Metropolitan High School rank in Illinois?
Cather Elem School is 2016th of 2,303 and Marshall Metropolitan High School is 622nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).