Serving 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Inter-american Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 50% 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 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Inter-american Elementary Magnet School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1686 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
84%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
11%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inter-american Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School is ranked #1686 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Inter-american Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
Inter-american Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Disney Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Inter-american Elementary Magnet School?
680 students attend Inter-american Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Inter-american Elementary Magnet School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inter-american Elementary Magnet School?
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Inter-american Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Inter-american Elementary Magnet School part of?
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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