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Chicago World Language Academy
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1340 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607
- Math 24% proficient (2021)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chicago World Language Academy score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 51% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chicago World Language Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 80Excellent Transit
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$126,307
Median home value
$494,300
Median rent
$2,333/mo
College educated
80.9%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60607; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol AcdEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Intercultural Montessori Language SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Stem Magnet Academy ElemEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Montessori Academy of ChicagoPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 72 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #331 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
Chicago World Language Academy is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chicago World Language Academy
Chicago World Language Academy is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 453 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,230 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chicago World Language Academy
What grades does Chicago World Language Academy serve?
Chicago World Language Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Chicago World Language Academy?
Chicago World Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicago World Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Chicago World Language Academy is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chicago World Language Academy rank in IL?
Chicago World Language Academy ranks #2,230 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Chicago World Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Chicago World Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Chicago World Language Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chicago World Language Academy has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chicago World Language Academy a charter school?
No, Chicago World Language Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chicago World Language Academy a Title I school?
No, Chicago World Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chicago World Language Academy?
41.9% of students at Chicago World Language Academy 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
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (773) 534-7000
- Area population (ZIP 60607)
- 30,197
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 31
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 60607; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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