Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cics - Avalon/south Shore ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cics - Avalon/south Shore's student population of 483 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cics - Avalon/south Shore ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cics - Avalon/south Shore is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2070 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
98%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
90%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - Avalon/south Shore's ranking?
Cics - Avalon/south Shore is ranked #2070 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cics - Avalon/south Shore?
483 students attend Cics - Avalon/south Shore.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cics - Avalon/south Shore students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cics - Avalon/south Shore offer ?
Cics - Avalon/south Shore offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cics - Avalon/south Shore part of?
Cics - Avalon/south Shore is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cics - Avalon/south Shore located?
Cics - Avalon/south Shore is located in the Marynook neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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