Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cics - Bond Campus 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cics - Bond Campus's student population of 263 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cics - Bond Campus 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 - Bond Campus is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
98%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
97%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - Bond Campus's ranking?
Cics - Bond Campus is ranked #3268 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cics - Bond Campus?
263 students attend Cics - Bond Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cics - Bond Campus students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cics - Bond Campus?
Cics - Bond Campus has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cics - Bond Campus offer ?
Cics - Bond Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cics - Bond Campus part of?
Cics - Bond Campus is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cics - Bond Campus located?
Cics - Bond Campus is located in the Golden Gate neighborhood of Riverdale, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in Golden Gate.
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