Serving 186 students in grades 7-8, Creative Communications Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creative Communications Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Creative Communications Academy's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Creative Communications Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creative Communications Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3151 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
95%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Communications Academy's ranking?
Creative Communications Academy is ranked #3151 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Creative Communications Academy often compared to?
Creative Communications Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Still Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Creative Communications Academy?
186 students attend Creative Communications Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Creative Communications Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creative Communications Academy?
Creative Communications Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Creative Communications Academy offer ?
Creative Communications Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Creative Communications Academy part of?
Creative Communications Academy is part of Dolton SD 149 School District.
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