Serving 164 students in grades 9-12, Cics - Ralph Ellison 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus's student population of 164 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus 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
#2958 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
98%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
92%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus's ranking?
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus is ranked #2958 out of 3,663 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus?
The graduation rate of Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus?
164 students attend Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus offer ?
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus part of?
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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