Creative Communications Acad
Calumet City, IL · Dolton SD 149 · Grades 6
654th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 5%· Stable
Creative Communications Acad ranking
SchoolRow ranks Creative Communications Acad 654th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 5th in 2025.
Creative Communications Acad test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Creative Communications Acad students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 186 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.2% | 94.6% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 4.3% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Creative Communications Acad
Typical home value $158K in zip 60409 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Creative Communications Acad
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1S T E M AcademyDolton SD 149 · 0 mi away629th of 685
ELA 32% · Math 8% - 1School of Fine ArtsDolton SD 149 · 0 mi away669th of 685
ELA 19% · Math 8% - 1Wentworth Jr High SchoolCalumet City SD 155 · 1.1 mi away619th of 685
ELA 27% · Math 15% - 1Schrum Memorial SchoolHoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 · 2.4 mi away635th of 685
ELA 31% · Math 8% - 2Lincoln Junior High SchoolDolton SD 148 · 2.5 mi away580th of 685
ELA 26% - 4McKinley Jr High SchoolSouth Holland SD 150 · 2.6 mi away473rd of 685
ELA 50% · Math 21% - 2Roosevelt Junior High SchoolDolton SD 148 · 3.2 mi away612th of 685
ELA 30% · Math 14% - 3Coolidge Middle SchoolSouth Holland SD 151 · 3.2 mi away524th of 685
ELA 44% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Creative Communications Acad in?
Creative Communications Acad is part of the Dolton SD 149 district in Calumet City, Illinois.
Is Creative Communications Acad a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Creative Communications Acad 654th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Creative Communications Acad?
Black 95%, Hispanic 4% (186 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Creative Communications Acad cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60409 is $158K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.