Jackson A Elementary Language Academy
Tel:
(773) 534-7000
Jackson A Elementary Language Academy serves 550 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Jackson A Elementary Language Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Jackson A Elementary Language Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Jackson A Elementary Language Academy's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2010) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 550 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jackson A Elementary Language Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jackson A Elementary Language Academy is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #885 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 17% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 26% |
| Black | 33% | 17% |
| White | 16% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 10% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jackson A Elementary Language Academy is Young Magnet High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Galileo Elementary Math & Science Schol Acd (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Galileo Elementary Math & Science Schol Acd Magnet School
Math: 47% | Reading: 52%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 571 students10
0.4 miles
820 S Carpenter St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7070 0.4 K-8 571 - Chicago Skinner Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-8 | 1,100 student10
0.4 miles
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790 0.4 PK-8 1,100 - Chicago Young Magnet High School Magnet School
Math: 91% | Reading: 91%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 7-12 | 2,157 students10
0.4 miles
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500 0.4 7-12 2,157 - Chicago Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-8 | 435 students10
0.5 miles
1522 W Fillmore St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7300 0.5 K-8 435 - Chicago Chicago Virtual Charter School Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 689 students10
0.7 miles
38 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 267-4486 0.7 K-12 689
School Reviews
| 5 great school - Posted by Student/Alumni - 60623 |
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