Cics - Wrightwood

8130 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
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Bottom 50%
Serving 614 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cics - Wrightwood 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 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 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cics - Wrightwood's student population of 614 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
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Total Students
614 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Cics - Wrightwood 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 - Wrightwood is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3479 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
27%
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5%
30%
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15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
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Hispanic
4%
29%
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Black
95%
16%
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.10
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(22-23)
32.4%
29.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
86%
47%
No Summary generated because only 2 years of data available
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cics - Wrightwood's ranking?
Cics - Wrightwood is ranked #3479 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cics - Wrightwood often compared to?
Cics - Wrightwoodis often viewed alongside schools like Cook Elementary School, Shoesmith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% 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 - Wrightwood?
614 students attend Cics - Wrightwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cics - Wrightwood students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cics - Wrightwood?
Cics - Wrightwood has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cics - Wrightwood offer ?
Cics - Wrightwood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cics - Wrightwood part of?
Cics - Wrightwood is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Cics - Wrightwood located?
Cics - Wrightwood is located in the Ashburn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other public schools located in Ashburn.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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