Very Good
#1153 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 30% in state
Cics - West Belden Campus
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2245 N McVicker Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cics - West Belden Campus score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cics - West Belden Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,710
Median home value
$289,000
Median rent
$1,212/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60639; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 698 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Acad-belmontCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–9 | 0.4 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente ElemCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Hanson Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 1,150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #141 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cics - West Belden Campus is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cics - West Belden Campus
Cics - West Belden Campus is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 521 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,153 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cics - West Belden Campus
What grades does Cics - West Belden Campus serve?
Cics - West Belden Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cics - West Belden Campus?
Cics - West Belden Campus has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cics - West Belden Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Cics - West Belden Campus is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cics - West Belden Campus rank in IL?
Cics - West Belden Campus ranks #1,153 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Cics - West Belden Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Cics - West Belden Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cics - West Belden Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cics - West Belden Campus has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Cics - West Belden Campus a charter school?
Yes, Cics - West Belden Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cics - West Belden Campus a Title I school?
No, Cics - West Belden Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cics - West Belden Campus?
86.6% of students at Cics - West Belden Campus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (773) 637-9430
- Area population (ZIP 60639)
- 84,505
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60639; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2021, multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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