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#2156 of 3,813 schools in IL
Creative Communications Acad
Middle School · Dolton Sd 149 · Calumet City, IL
A Dolton Sd 149 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
292 Torrence Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 37.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creative Communications Acad score 5% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 3%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Creative Communications Acad sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,991
Median home value
$133,600
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S T E M AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–8 | 0.0 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| School of Fine ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–8 | 0.0 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Wentworth JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 313 | 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.
Dolton Sd 149
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,881NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creative Communications Acad is listed in Dolton SD 149; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creative Communications Acad
Creative Communications Acad is a public middle school in Calumet City, IL, part of Dolton Sd 149, serving approximately 186 students in grades 7th-8th with a 37.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,156 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creative Communications Acad
What grades does Creative Communications Acad serve?
Creative Communications Acad serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Creative Communications Acad?
Creative Communications Acad has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative Communications Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Creative Communications Acad is 37.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creative Communications Acad rank in IL?
Creative Communications Acad ranks #2,156 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Creative Communications Acad's MySchoolScout rating?
Creative Communications Acad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Creative Communications Acad?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creative Communications Acad has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Creative Communications Acad a charter school?
No, Creative Communications Acad is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creative Communications Acad a Title I school?
No, Creative Communications Acad is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creative Communications Acad?
100.0% of students at Creative Communications Acad 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 37.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (708) 868-7585
- Area population (ZIP 60409)
- 35,253
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 60409; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2021, multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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