Creative Communications Academy

1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 177 students in grades 7-8, Creative Communications Academy 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 6-9% (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 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Creative Communications Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Creative Communications Academy's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
177 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Creative Communications Academy 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 Creative Communications Academy is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3151 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
≤5%
28%
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6-9%
30%
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30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
6%
28%
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Black
93%
16%
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White
n/a
46%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Creative Communications Academy's ranking?
Creative Communications Academy is ranked #3151 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Creative Communications Academy often compared to?
Creative Communications Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Still Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Creative Communications Academy?
177 students attend Creative Communications Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Creative Communications Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creative Communications Academy?
Creative Communications Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Creative Communications Academy offer ?
Creative Communications Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Creative Communications Academy part of?
Creative Communications Academy is part of Dolton SD 149 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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