Serving 520 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 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cics - West Belden Campus's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
520 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Cics - West Belden Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cics - West Belden Campus is 0.17, 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
#2891 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
29.7%
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 #2891 out of 3,542 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cics - West Belden Campus?
520 students attend Cics - West Belden Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cics - West Belden Campus students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cics - West Belden Campus?
Cics - West Belden Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
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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