Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cics - West Belden 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 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cics - West Belden Campus's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 79% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cics - West Belden 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 - West Belden Campus is 0.15, 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
#2617 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
92%
27%
Black
7%
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)
86%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - West Belden Campus's ranking?
Cics - West Belden Campus is ranked #2617 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 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Cics - West Belden Campus?
539 students attend Cics - West Belden Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cics - West Belden Campus students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cics - West Belden Campus offer ?
Cics - West Belden Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cics - West Belden Campus part of?
Cics - West Belden Campus is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cics - West Belden Campus located?
Cics - West Belden Campus is located in the Belmont Central neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Belmont Central.
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