Washington Dual Language Academy

1111 Washington Blvd
Maywood, IL 60153
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Washington Dual Language Academy 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 20-24%
  • : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Dual Language Academy's student population of 344 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
344 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Dual Language Academy is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
20-24%
33%
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(18-19)
20-24%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Dual Language Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
58%
27%
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Black
27%
17%
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White
2%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Washington Dual Language Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
36%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Dual Language Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Washington Dual Language Academy often compared to?
Washington Dual Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Karel Havlicek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Washington Dual Language Academy?
344 students attend Washington Dual Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Washington Dual Language Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Dual Language Academy?
Washington Dual Language Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Dual Language Academy offer ?
Washington Dual Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Washington Dual Language Academy part of?
Washington Dual Language Academy is part of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 20-24%
  • : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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