Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chicago World Language Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Chicago World Language Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chicago World Language Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Chicago World Language Academy?
453 students attend Chicago World Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Chicago World Language Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chicago World Language Academy?
Chicago World Language Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chicago World Language Academy offer ?
Chicago World Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Chicago World Language Academy part of?
My son had an outstanding foundation here with creme of the crop teachers. In First grade, he had Ms. Ragsdale,2nd Ms. Gil 3rd, and 4th Ms. Gray...Without a good foundation, a child will be lost as they continue to upper grades...The principal at the new school was Dr. Gunther who was great...I could go to the classroom at any time and observe...Plus it was very convenient because I live in the neighborhood.....It's a great school as I understand it until this day.....Excellent school...All the teachers were great...I recommend this school however if I didn't like it I would have transferred him...He was with the first group of children that went to the school when first built.......Thank You to all the teachers.
- Posted by Parent - Deborah Bulava
59/9/2017
great school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - 60623
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
