Serving 412 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 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 24:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 4% (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 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cics - Prairie 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 - Prairie Campus is 0.45, 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
#3316 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
67%
16%
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 - Prairie Campus's ranking?
Cics - Prairie Campus is ranked #3316 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
412 students attend Cics - Prairie Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cics - Prairie Campus students are Black, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cics - Prairie Campus?
Cics - Prairie Campus has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
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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