Cicero Community Guide
Community Overview
Cicero is a town of about 67,500 6 miles west of downtown Chicago. Its proximity to the city makes it popular with commuters. Recreational opportunities include the Park District's programs. Grade school-aged children attend district 99 schools, while secondary students go to Morton East High School, district 201. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-290/Eisenhower Epxwy., I-55/Stevenson Expwy.), and major local roads (Cermak Ave., Harlem Ave.). Train service to downtown is provided by the CTA Douglas line and by Metra (Burlington line, stations at Cicero Ave. & Austin Blvd.). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 25 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
City Hall: 708-656-3600 NICOR: 708-547-6400 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Public Library: 5225 Cermak Rd., 708-652-8084
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 708-652-2121. Otherwise, 708-652-0174
Police Dept. For emergencies, 708-652-2126 Otherwise, 708-652-2130
Loyola University Medical Center: 708-216-9000 MacNeal Hospital: 708-795-9100
Westlake Community Hospital: 708-681-3000 Oak Park Hospital: 708-383-9300
Morton High School District 201 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.
Morton High School District 201
2423 S. Austin Blvd.
Cicero, IL 60804
708-656-2300
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Vocational Education, Foreign Language.
Features: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Guidance, Vocational Education.
Curriculum: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Vocational Education.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
District Schools
J.S. Morton East High School
. 2423 S. Austin Blvd., Cicero, IL 60804, 708-656-2300.Morton West High School. 2400 Home Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402, 708-656-2300.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Average - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Morton East High |
9-12 |
3,623 |
6,031 |
311 |
31.4% |
68.6% |
21.9 |
$8,381 |
Morton West High |
9-12 |
2,408 |
6,031 |
311 |
31.4% |
68.6% |
21.9 |
$8,381 |
IGAP Scores - Tenth Grade Reading-Math-Writing, Eleventh Grade Science-Social Studies
Morton High School District 201 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
|
District Averages |
184 |
212 |
25.9 |
229 |
215 |
69.4% |
19 |
|
School Averages |
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Morton East High |
169 |
198 |
25.2 |
215 |
193 |
62.7% |
17.7 |
|
Morton West High |
205 |
231 |
26.7 |
240 |
233 |
79.2% |
20 |
Cicero School District 99 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.
Cicero School District 99
5110 W. 24th. St.
Cicero, IL 60804
708-863-4856
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, English as a Second Language (ESL), Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Gifted Program, Tutoring.
Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Cafeteria.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Gifted/Talented.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools:
Daniel Burnham Elementary
. 21630 S. 59th. Ave., Cicero, IL 60804, 708-652-9577Cicero Elementary. 2324 S. 49th. Ave., Cicero, IL 60804, 708-652-9577
Columbus Elementary. 3100 S. 54th. Ave., Cicero, IL 60804, 708-652-6085
Drexel Elementary. 5407 W. 36th. St., Cicero, IL 60804, 708-652-5532
Goodwin Elementary. 2625 S. Austin Blvd., Cicero, IL 60804, 708-652-5500
Liberty Elementary. 3545 W. 13th. St., Cicero, IL 60804, 708-780-4475
Abe Lincoln Elementary. 3545 S. 61st. St., Cicero, IL 60804, 708-652-8889
McKinley Elementary. 5900 W. 14th. St., Cicero, IL 60804, 708-652-8890
T. Roosevelt Elementary. 15th. St. & 50th. Ave., Cicero, IL 60804, 708-652-7833
Sherlock Elementary. 5347 W. 22nd. Pl., Cicero, IL 60804, 708-652-8885
Warren Park Elementary. 1225 S. 60th. Ct., Cicero, IL 60804, 708-863-2220
Woodrow Wilson Elementary. 2310 S. 57th. Ave., Cicero, IL 60804, 708-652-2552
Woodbine Elementary. 3003 S. 50th. Ct., Cicero, IL 60804, 708-652-8884
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Daniel Burnham Elementary |
PK-8 |
1,466 |
11,078 |
507 |
65.7% |
34.3% |
25.5:1 |
$4,302 |
Cicero Elementary |
PK-8 |
1,369 |
11,078 |
507 |
65.7% |
34.3% |
25.5:1 |
$4,302 |
Columbus Elementary |
K-8 |
724 |
11,078 |
507 |
65.7% |
34.3% |
25.5:1 |
$4,302 |
Drexel Elementary |
K-8 |
862 |
11,078 |
507 |
65.7% |
34.3% |
25.5:1 |
$4,302 |
Goodwin Elementary |
K-8 |
1,134 |
11,078 |
507 |
65.7% |
34.3% |
25.5:1 |
$4,302 |
Abe Lincoln Elementary |
K-8 |
871 |
11,078 |
507 |
65.7% |
34.3% |
25.5:1 |
$4,302 |
McKinley Elementary |
K-3 |
401 |
11,078 |
507 |
65.7% |
34.3% |
25.5:1 |
$4,302 |
T Roosevelt Elementary |
4-6 |
1,114 |
11,078 |
507 |
65.7% |
34.3% |
25.5:1 |
$4,302 |
Sherlock Elementary |
K-4 |
496 |
11,078 |
507 |
65.7% |
34.3% |
25.5:1 |
$4,302 |
Woodrow Wilson Elementary |
PK-5 |
546 |
11,078 |
507 |
65.7% |
34.3% |
25.5:1 |
$4,302 |
Woodbine Elementary |
K-4 |
552 |
11,078 |
507 |
65.7% |
34.3% |
25.5:1 |
$4,302 |
Warren Park Elementary |
4-6 |
416 |
11,078 |
507 |
65.7% |
34.3% |
25.5:1 |
$4,302 |
Liberty Elementary |
PK-4 |
1127 |
11,078 |
507 |
65.7% |
34.3% |
25.5:1 |
$4,302 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Cicero Elementary School District 99 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
229 |
227 |
288 |
280 |
288 |
18.6 |
22.7 |
24.7 |
District Averages |
190 |
159 |
238 |
228 |
213 |
238 |
16.5 |
20.8 |
22.9 |
School Averages |
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Daniel Burnham Elementary |
189 |
157 |
163 |
224 |
213 |
223 |
17.9 |
20.7 |
24.4 |
Cicero Elementary |
198 |
161 |
146 |
266 |
191 |
274 |
16.9 |
20.7 |
21.4 |
Columbus Elementary |
174 |
131 |
157 |
224 |
204 |
216 |
14 |
21.2 |
22.6 |
Drexel Elementary |
202 |
156 |
163 |
255 |
218 |
239 |
16.3 |
21.4 |
22.4 |
Goodwin Elementary |
182 |
161 |
171 |
212 |
212 |
232 |
14 |
20.6 |
22.2 |
Abe Lincoln Elementary |
252 |
200 |
173 |
292 |
220 |
235 |
20.8 |
23.1 |
24.3 |
Mckinley Elementary |
166 |
N/A |
N/A |
192 |
N/A |
N/A |
16.7 |
N/A |
N/A |
T Roosevelt Elementary |
N/A |
179 |
N/A |
N/A |
239 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.8 |
N/A |
Sherlock Elementary |
182 |
N/A |
N/A |
214 |
N/A |
N/A |
15.4 |
N/A |
N/A |
Woodrow Wilson Elementary |
220 |
N/A |
N/A |
256 |
N/A |
N/A |
18.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
Woodbine Elementary |
189 |
N/A |
N/A |
213 |
N/A |
N/A |
15 |
N/A |
N/A |
Warren Park Elementary |
N/A |
132 |
N/A |
N/A |
192 |
N/A |
N/A |
18.4 |
N/A |
Liberty Elementary |
159 |
N/A |
N/A |
183 |
N/A |
N/A |
15 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Cicero Elementary School District 99 |
IGAP Scores - Science |
IGAP Scores - Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
250 |
253 |
258 |
252 |
District Averages |
164 |
188 |
171 |
178 |
School Averages |
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Daniel Burnham Elementary |
106 |
187 |
97 |
168 |
Cicero Elementary |
N/A |
179 |
N/A |
171 |
Columbus Elementary |
200 |
172 |
190 |
155 |
Drexel Elementary |
171 |
192 |
177 |
185 |
Goodwin Elementary |
165 |
200 |
177 |
197 |
Abe Lincoln Elementary |
212 |
199 |
243 |
194 |
T Roosevelt Elementary |
150 |
N/A |
151 |
N/A |
Sherlock Elementary |
198 |
N/A |
188 |
N/A |
Woodrow Wilson Elementary |
169 |
N/A |
182 |
N/A |
Woodbine Elementary |
155 |
N/A |
160 |
N/A |
Warren Park Elementary |
151 |
N/A |
168 |
N/A |
Liberty Elementary |
193 |
N/A |
216 |
N/A |
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
Mary Queen of Heaven School |
5300 W. 24th. Pl. |
708-652-6312 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1575 |
Our Lady of the Mount School* |
2400 S. 61st. Ave. |
708-863-7611 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1525 |
Redeemer Lutheran School* |
5241 W. 23rd. St. |
708-652-9178 |
K - 8th. |
$1350 |
St. Frances of Rome School* |
1401 S. Austin Blvd. |
708-652-2277 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1875 |
St. Mary of Czetochowa School* |
3009 S. 49th. Ave. |
708-656-5010 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1685 |
Our Lady of Charity School |
3620 S. 57th. Ct. |
708-652-0262 |
K - 8th. |
$2421 |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
Children's Center of Cicero/Berwyn-Grant Works |
1447 S. 50th. St. |
708-652-1202 |
3 to 10 |
8:00 - 5:30 |
Sliding scale fees for school-aged program |
Children's Center of Cicero/Berwyn-Red Feather |
5341 W. Cermak |
708-652-1201 |
3 to 5 |
8:00 - 5:30 |
Sliding scale fees. Title XX eligibility. |
Children's Center of Cicero/Berwyn-Riverside |
1447 S. 50th. St. |
708-652-1202 |
3 to 5 |
8:00 - 5:30 |
Sliding scale fees. Title XX eligibility. |
Children's Center of Cicero/Berwyn-Morton High |
2425 S. Austin |
708-652-1220 |
6 weeks to 5 |
8:00 - 5:30 |
Sliding scale fees. Title XX eligibility. |
Busy Bee Preschool |
6130 W. 21st. St. |
708-656-0270 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$62 |
Manor Day Nursery School |
5721 W. 35th. St. |
708-652-3577 |
2 to 13 |
6:30 - 5:30 |
$85 |
Recreation
Clyde Park District
1909 S. Laramie
Cicero, IL 60804
708-652-3545
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Swimming Pool(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baseball, Softball, Gymnastics, Karate, Basketball, Volleyball, Arts & Crafts, Reading/Stories, Tennis, Ice Skating, Music, Swimming, Soccer.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Karate, Swimming, Dance, Arts & Crafts.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Senior's Group, Trips, Tours, Bridge, Arts/Crafts.
Special Needs: Member of West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA), 708-455-2100.
Special Services: Member of West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA), 708-455-2100.
Other Services: Preschool, Child Care (School-aged Program), Summer Day Camp.