Serving 614 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cics - Wrightwood 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 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cics - Wrightwood's student population of 614 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
614 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cics - Wrightwood 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 - Wrightwood is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3479 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
95%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
88%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - Wrightwood's ranking?
Cics - Wrightwood is ranked #3479 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cics - Wrightwood often compared to?
Cics - Wrightwoodis often viewed alongside schools like Cook Elementary School, Shoesmith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cics - Wrightwood?
614 students attend Cics - Wrightwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cics - Wrightwood students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cics - Wrightwood?
Cics - Wrightwood has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cics - Wrightwood offer ?
Cics - Wrightwood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cics - Wrightwood part of?
Cics - Wrightwood is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Cics - Wrightwood located?
Cics - Wrightwood is located in the Ashburn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other public schools located in Ashburn.
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