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Cather Elementary School

Cather Elementary School is a public middle school in Chicago, IL, serving grades PK–8, rated D-, with 321 students and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 28% in English Language Arts, 27% in Math and 6% in Science.

D-TopHap school rating
Rating
D-
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
321
Students per teacher
10:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts28%
Math27%
Science6%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black90%
Hispanic8%
White1%
Two or more races1%
Male / female
55% / 45%
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-6.7%
Prior-year enrollment
344

Homes assigned to this school

1,459 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Cather Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
2908 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Phone
(773) 534-6780
Website
cps.edu
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170993000656
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School district

Chicago Public School District 299

Common questions

About Cather Elementary School

How is Cather Elementary School rated?

Cather Elementary School holds a D- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Chicago Public School District 299 is rated D overall.

How do students at Cather Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Cather Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 28% in English Language Arts, 27% in Math and 6% in Science.

What grades does Cather Elementary School serve?

Cather Elementary School serves grades PK–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Cather Elementary School?

321 students attend Cather Elementary School, down from 344 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1.

Which homes are assigned to Cather Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,459 residential properties to Cather Elementary School in and around Chicago. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Cather Elementary School in?

Cather Elementary School is part of Chicago Public School District 299, which reports 643 schools, 324,130 students and $21,421 of spending per student.