Serving 622 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (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 622 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cics - Wrightwood 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 - Wrightwood is 0.08, 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
#3257 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
96%
16%
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)
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 #3257 out of 3,426 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cics - Wrightwood?
622 students attend Cics - Wrightwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cics - Wrightwood students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cics - Wrightwood?
Cics - Wrightwood has a student ration of 21:1, 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 School District.
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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