Cicero Sd 99 School District
School District · Cicero, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
15
11 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
8,598
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
15
11 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
8,598
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#358 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,162
+$6,472 vs Illinois median
District size
8,598 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Cicero Sd 99 ranks #358 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Cicero Sd 99's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Abe Lincoln Elem School (7.9/10), Goodwin Elementary School (7.0/10), and T Roosevelt Elem School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Cicero Sd 99 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cicero Sd 99 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cicero Sd 99
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abe Lincoln Elem School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Goodwin Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | T Roosevelt Elem School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Cicero East Elem School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Columbus East Elem School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Columbus West Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Cicero West Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Sherlock Elem School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Unity JR High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Drexel Elem School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cicero Sd 99
Cicero Sd 99 is a Cicero, Illinois school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 8,598 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $23,162 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Cicero Sd 99 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Abe Lincoln Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Cicero Sd 99 students show an average math proficiency of 22.5% and ELA proficiency of 23.8%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Cicero Sd 99, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cicero Sd 99 with test data.
Schools in Cicero Sd 99
15 schoolsElementary Schools11
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Cicero
- Total Enrollment
- 8,598
- Teachers (FTE)
- 593
- District spending per student
- $23,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cicero Sd 99?
Cicero Sd 99 has 15 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cicero Sd 99?
The average composite rating for Cicero Sd 99 is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cicero Sd 99?
Cicero Sd 99's district-level spending was $23,162 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cicero Sd 99?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cicero Sd 99 is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cicero Sd 99?
Abe Lincoln Elem School is the highest-rated school in Cicero Sd 99 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Cicero Sd 99?
Across schools in Cicero Sd 99 with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cicero Sd 99 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Cicero Sd 99 has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 23.8%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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