Murray Elementary Language Academy
Tel:
(773)535-0585
- Murray Elementary Language Academy serves 520 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Murray Elementary Language Academy's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 520 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Murray Elementary Language Academy's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Murray Elementary Language Academy is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1439 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 26% |
| Black | 89% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Murray Elementary Language Academy is Kenwood Academy High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kenwood Academy High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ray Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Kenwood Academy High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-12 | 1775 students
0.4 miles
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Chicago, IL 60615
(773)535-1350 0.4 7-12 1775 - Chicago Ray Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 702 students
0.4 miles
5631 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773)535-0970 0.4 PK-8 702 - Chicago Shoesmith Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 356 students
0.4 miles
1330 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773)535-1764 0.4 K-6 356 - Chicago Harte Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 328 students
0.5 miles
1556 E 56th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773)535-0870 0.5 PK-8 328 - Chicago Kozminski Elementary Community Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 276 students
0.5 miles
936 E 54th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773)535-0980 0.5 PK-8 276
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