Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cics - Bond 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 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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cics - Bond Campus's student population of 279 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cics - Bond Campus 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 - Bond Campus is 0.02, 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
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
99%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - Bond Campus's ranking?
Cics - Bond Campus is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 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 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cics - Bond Campus?
279 students attend Cics - Bond Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Cics - Bond Campus students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cics - Bond Campus?
Cics - Bond Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cics - Bond Campus offer ?
Cics - Bond Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cics - Bond Campus part of?
Cics - Bond Campus is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Cics - Bond Campus located?
Cics - Bond Campus is located in the Golden Gate neighborhood of Riverdale, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in Golden Gate.
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