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Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center vs. Chicago World Language Academy

Should you attend Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center or Chicago World Language Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center
160 W Wendell St
Chicago, IL 60610
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Chicago World Language Academy
1340 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60607
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Chicago World Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
366 students
453 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chicago World Language Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chicago World Language Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chicago World Language Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chicago World Language Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2626 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#854 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chicago World Language Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chicago World Language Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
51%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chicago World Language Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chicago World Language Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
30
47
Grade 1 Students
45
53
Grade 2 Students
52
54
Grade 3 Students
32
54
Grade 4 Students
44
59
Grade 5 Students
31
58
Grade 6 Students
45
56
Grade 7 Students
40
39
Grade 8 Students
29
33

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chicago World Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
81%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chicago World Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chicago World Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chicago World Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chicago World Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chicago World Language Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chicago World Language Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(13-14 School Year Data)
10%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chicago World Language Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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