Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cics - Prairie 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 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cics - Prairie Campus's student population of 404 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 78% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
404 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Cics - Prairie 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 - Prairie Campus is 0.54, 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
#3113 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)5%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
37%
27%
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Black
57%
17%
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White
1%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
95%
47%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - Prairie Campus's ranking?
Cics - Prairie Campus is ranked #3113 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 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cics - Prairie Campus?
404 students attend Cics - Prairie Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cics - Prairie Campus students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Cics - Prairie Campus offer ?
Cics - Prairie Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cics - Prairie Campus part of?
Cics - Prairie Campus is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cics - Prairie Campus located?
Cics - Prairie Campus is located in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in West Pullman.
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