Chicago World Language Academy vs. Skinner Elementary School
Should I attend Chicago World Language Academy or Skinner Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chicago World Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Skinner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chicago World Language Academy 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 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,097 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Skinner Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
438 students
1,097 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1695 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#63 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
36
Kindergarten Students
48
129
Grade 1 Students
52
116
Grade 2 Students
50
117
Grade 3 Students
53
150
Grade 4 Students
47
113
Grade 5 Students
54
108
Grade 6 Students
46
135
Grade 7 Students
40
86
Grade 8 Students
48
107
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
21%
31%
% Hispanic
33%
10%
% Black
26%
23%
% White
14%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
