CICS - Bucktown Campus

Summary:

CICS - Bucktown Campus is a public charter elementary school serving 621 students in grades K-8 in Chicago, Illinois, which is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

While the school receives relatively high per-student funding, it faces significant challenges in terms of student attendance, academic performance, and equitable outcomes for all students. CICS - Bucktown Campus has had very high chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, ranging from 39.8% to 51.5%, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. On standardized tests, only 22.2% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and 13.8% were proficient or better in Mathematics, well below the district and state averages. The school also struggles to serve certain student subgroups effectively, with its rankings for Hispanic students and English Language Learners in the bottom quartile of Illinois elementary schools.

When comparing CICS - Bucktown Campus to nearby public schools in the same district, such as Drummond Elementary, Goethe Elementary, and Burr Elementary, it performs significantly worse on most metrics, including test scores, chronic absenteeism, and overall rankings. This suggests that the school's challenges may be unique and that addressing them should be a priority for the school and district leadership.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2235 N Hamilton Ave
       Chicago, IL  60647-3303


(773) 645-3321

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
1666th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,803 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  537

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.4%
African American:
22.5%
White:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.4% Help


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Compare Details CICS - Bucktown Campus ranks worse than 80.6% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 249th among 452 ranked elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details CICS - Bucktown Campus ranks worse than 66.8% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.4%), African American (22.5%), White (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at CICS - Bucktown Campus is 14.9. 345 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at CICS - Bucktown Campus is $21,803, which is the 198th highest among 452 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

CICS - Bucktown Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks CICS - Bucktown Campus 1666th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See CICS - Bucktown Campus in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks CICS - Bucktown Campus 910th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See CICS - Bucktown Campus in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for CICS - Bucktown Campus

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Rank History for all elementary school students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.14 1604th 2086 23.1%
2021 24.72 1419th 1948 27.2%
2022 19.60 1676th 2082 19.5%
2023 18.44 1735th 2077 16.5%
2024 20.52 1666th 2067 19.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.14 431st 743 42.0%
2021 45.68 215th 537 60.0%
2022 39.74 441st 768 42.6%
2023 27.03 689th 788 12.6%
2024 31.89 615th 826 25.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.19 839th 1194 29.7%
2021 23.37 538th 640 15.9%
2022 34.93 658th 1113 40.9%
2023 28.37 830th 1156 28.2%
2024 37.19 692nd 1195 42.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.73 1249th 1816 31.2%
2021 37.77 911th 1514 39.8%
2022 27.17 1365th 1763 22.6%
2023 26.77 1429th 1808 21.0%
2024 24.95 1451st 1793 19.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.37 1565th 2019 22.5%
2021 21.85 1329th 1680 20.9%
2022 20.37 1587th 1970 19.4%
2023 22.79 1512th 1957 22.7%
2024 19.40 1612th 1942 17.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.37 834th 907 8.0%
2024 20.58 810th 886 8.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.19 1493rd 2019 26.1%
2021 25.21 1259th 1707 26.2%
2022 19.98 1599th 1977 19.1%
2023 16.19 1742nd 1984 12.2%
2024 24.26 1476th 1959 24.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.99 551st 711 22.5%
2022 43.82 323rd 684 52.8%
2023 34.45 457th 692 34.0%
2024 47.11 289th 655 55.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.90 655th 955 31.4%
2021 39.59 413th 742 44.3%
2022 24.27 794th 954 16.8%
2023 27.31 766th 970 21.0%
2024 26.74 740th 959 22.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for CICS - Bucktown Campus

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Rank History for all middle school students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.52 930th 1356 31.4%
2021 22.94 971st 1241 21.8%
2022 20.43 1093rd 1369 20.2%
2023 21.40 1088th 1367 20.4%
2024 29.72 910th 1363 33.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.96 194th 339 42.8%
2022 41.55 234th 454 48.5%
2023 32.80 361st 480 24.8%
2024 32.67 354th 486 27.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.16 576th 792 27.3%
2021 30.13 419th 548 23.5%
2022 26.86 654th 781 16.3%
2023 28.42 575th 805 28.6%
2024 39.08 410th 802 48.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.22 754th 1217 38.0%
2021 27.17 785th 1019 23.0%
2022 24.93 988th 1221 19.1%
2023 30.98 877th 1234 28.9%
2024 30.70 850th 1219 30.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.25 895th 1276 29.9%
2021 22.03 821st 1017 19.3%
2022 20.38 1049th 1286 18.4%
2023 16.30 1115th 1275 12.5%
2024 31.39 828th 1251 33.8%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.73 474th 674 29.7%
2024 37.71 358th 639 44.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.81 903rd 1296 30.3%
2021 23.10 839th 1048 19.9%
2022 21.76 1008th 1286 21.6%
2023 27.06 922nd 1292 28.6%
2024 28.25 870th 1264 31.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.30 191st 565 66.2%
2022 45.97 237th 573 58.6%
2023 30.74 410th 569 27.9%
2024 43.35 270th 548 50.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at CICS - Bucktown Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.35 449th 639 29.7%
2021 28.34 400th 517 22.6%
2022 22.24 566th 662 14.5%
2023 24.60 536th 661 18.9%
2024 36.62 387th 643 39.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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CICS - Bucktown Campus Test Scores
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Enrollment information for CICS - Bucktown Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 26 81 6 577 7 0 10 0 707
2019 26 90 5 539 8 0 8 0 676
2020 26 91 2 551 8 0 9 0 687
2021 23 103 1 543 6 0 12 0 688
2022 18 110 1 525 5 0 13 0 672
2023 16 119 1 470 4 0 11 0 621
2024 11 121 1 394 2 0 8 0 537

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at CICS - Bucktown Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 707 n/a n/a 78.1
2019 676 43.0 15.7 75.1
2020 687 34.0 20.2 76
2021 688 n/a n/a n/a
2022 672 15.0 44.8 82.7
2023 621 49.0 12.6 81.6
2024 537 36.0 14.9 62.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio CICS - Bucktown Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 707 n/a n/a 78.1
2019 676 43.0 15.7 75.1
2020 687 34.0 20.2 76
2021 688 n/a n/a n/a
2022 672 15.0 44.8 82.7
2023 621 49.0 12.6 81.6
2024 537 36.0 14.9 62.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for CICS - Bucktown Campus

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,323 (8.2%) $14,807 (91.8%) $16,130
2020 $1,203 (7.9%) $13,938 (92.1%) $15,141
2021 $466 (4.5%) $9,850 (95.5%) $10,315
2022 $466 (4.5%) $9,850 (95.5%) $10,315
2023 $16,988 (94.9%) $906 (5.1%) $17,894
2024 $163 (0.7%) $21,640 (99.3%) $21,803

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on CICS - Bucktown Campus

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1604th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1735th of 2077 Elementary schools
 6.6%
Ranks 930th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1088th of 1367 Middle schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (CICS - Bucktown Campus)30.117.9
 12.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)39.419.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (CICS - Bucktown Campus)2011.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)32.920.9
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (CICS - Bucktown Campus)21.511.7
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)23.225
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (CICS - Bucktown Campus)24.31.7
 22.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)24.116.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (CICS - Bucktown Campus)12.515.3
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)24.124.1
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (CICS - Bucktown Campus)12.311.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)20.715
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (CICS - Bucktown Campus)41.116.9
 24.2%
   5th Grade Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)40.739.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (CICS - Bucktown Campus)12.510.1
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)22.824.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (CICS - Bucktown Campus)3.82.9
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)17.714.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (CICS - Bucktown Campus)19.116.4
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)28.229.7
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (CICS - Bucktown Campus)19.19.6
 9.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)21.818.7
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (CICS - Bucktown Campus)1917.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)26.231.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (CICS - Bucktown Campus)1312
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)24.319.5
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (CICS - Bucktown Campus)66.734.7
 32%
   8th Grade Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)40.340.3
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students676621
 8.1%
African American90119
 32.2%
American Indian84
 50%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic539470
 12.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2616
 38.5%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.1%81.6%
 6.5%


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CICS - Bucktown Campus ranks in the bottom 19.4% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students at CICS - Bucktown Campus are 73% Hispanic, 23% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 537 students attended CICS - Bucktown Campus.


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