Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cics - Washington Pk 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 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cics - Washington Pk Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Cics - Washington Pk Campus's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cics - Washington Pk 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 - Washington Pk Campus 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
#2564 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)3%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
96%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
93%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - Washington Pk Campus's ranking?
Cics - Washington Pk Campus is ranked #2564 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cics - Washington Pk Campus?
487 students attend Cics - Washington Pk Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cics - Washington Pk Campus students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cics - Washington Pk Campus?
Cics - Washington Pk Campus has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cics - Washington Pk Campus offer ?
Cics - Washington Pk Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cics - Washington Pk Campus part of?
Cics - Washington Pk Campus is part of Chicago 51爆料s Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cics - Washington Pk Campus located?
Cics - Washington Pk Campus is located in the Washington Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Washington Park.
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