Catalyst-Circle Rock Elementary School is a charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grades, striving to help students reach academic goals through challenging coursework emphasizing social and emotional growth. Catalyst-Circle Rock Elementary School enrolls a little over 500 children and encourages students to develop communication and critical thinking skills with a strong STEM and literacy-based curriculum. Technology is promoted in the classroom through iPads and Chromebooks. Catalyst-Circle Rock Elementary School teachers work with kids to develop their character, value system and leadership abilities with targeted and inspired classroom interactions. By partnering with some of Chicago's non-profits, students can supplement academic careers at Catalyst-Circle Rock Elementary School with the performing arts by joining the Chicago Children's Choir or the "May I Have This Dance?" ballroom dance program. Sponsored by the Ravinia Foundation, the Circle Rockets Orchestra represents the country's largest African American elementary school symphony. At Catalyst-Circle Rock Elementary School, the staff is committed to building better tomorrow for the children of Austin.
Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock Elementary School
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
5608 W Washington Blvd,
Chicago, IL
School Details
Head of School
Michael Kasang
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
980
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.2
Niche Grade
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
450
Verbal
530
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
513:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Black
97.9%
Hispanic
1.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/2/2019
I was at catalyst for three years, and I haven't really enjoyed the school as a whole. The lunch really isn't that great. Students are taught the minimum. I hope they get better in the future.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/18/2022
this is my school and it is good
2/21/2019
Absolutely a powerful and committed faculty and parent community
5/8/2018
Positive environment, family oriented, strong outcomes. Students go on to graduate from high school and college.
3/26/2017
This school has put programs in place for my child (6th grade) to succeed academically and socially.
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Map
List Price Range
$115K - $525K
Homes For Sale
35
Average Home Value
$286,313
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Average Household Income
$54,360
% of College Grads
12.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,968 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
74.2%
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Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock Elementary School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 504 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.2. The average SAT score is 980. The average home value in this area is $286,313. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy, ITW Speer Academy, Community Christian Alternative Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock Elementary School.