Serving 672 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cics - Bucktown 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 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cics - Bucktown Campus's student population of 672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 65% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cics - Bucktown 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 - Bucktown Campus is 0.37, 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
#2746 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
78%
27%
Black
16%
17%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
75%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - Bucktown Campus's ranking?
Cics - Bucktown Campus is ranked #2746 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cics - Bucktown Campus?
672 students attend Cics - Bucktown Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cics - Bucktown Campus students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cics - Bucktown Campus?
Cics - Bucktown Campus has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cics - Bucktown Campus offer ?
Cics - Bucktown Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cics - Bucktown Campus part of?
Cics - Bucktown Campus is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cics - Bucktown Campus located?
Cics - Bucktown Campus is located in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other public schools located in Bucktown.
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