Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cics - Irving Park 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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cics - Irving Park Campus's student population of 505 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cics - Irving Park 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 - Irving Park Campus is 0.41, 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
#2220 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
76%
28%
Black
5%
17%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
62%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chicago Public Schools District 299
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - Irving Park Campus's ranking?
Cics - Irving Park Campus is ranked #2220 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cics - Irving Park Campus often compared to?
Cics - Irving Park Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Murphy Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cics - Irving Park Campus?
505 students attend Cics - Irving Park Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cics - Irving Park Campus students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cics - Irving Park Campus?
Cics - Irving Park Campus has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cics - Irving Park Campus offer ?
Cics - Irving Park Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cics - Irving Park Campus part of?
Cics - Irving Park Campus is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
In what neighborhood is Cics - Irving Park Campus located?
Cics - Irving Park Campus is located in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 7 other public schools located in Irving Park.
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