Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cics - Prairie 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 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cics - Prairie Campus's student population of 399 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cics - Prairie Campus 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 Cics - Prairie Campus is 0.45, 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
#3113 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
34%
27%
Black
66%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
95%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - Prairie Campus's ranking?
Cics - Prairie Campus is ranked #3113 out of 3,426 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cics - Prairie Campus?
399 students attend Cics - Prairie Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cics - Prairie Campus students are Black, and 34% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cics - Prairie Campus?
Cics - Prairie Campus has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cics - Prairie Campus offer ?
Cics - Prairie Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cics - Prairie Campus part of?
Cics - Prairie Campus is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cics - Prairie Campus located?
Cics - Prairie Campus is located in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in West Pullman.
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