Chicago World Language Academy

Chicago World Language Academy embraces individuality and celebrates diversity in Little Italy.

Overview of Chicago World Language Academy in the Little Italy neighborhood in Chicago.

Chicago World Language Academy

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

1340 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL

Little Italy Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

438 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Matthew Raymond Ditto

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
24%

Reading Proficiency
51%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

51%

Math Proficiency

24%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

506:1

Student Diversity

Female

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Black

32.2%

Hispanic

31.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

19.3%

White

11.5%

Two or more races

5.1%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#23 Most Diverse Public MS in Illinois

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 parent

5/24/2024

I was able to see how the school went down from the year of 2015 to now on. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful core teachers and strong parents community to keep the school going. However, there is a luck of administration piece. The only what the previous principal did as to stick to her own...

1.0 parent

1/19/2024

This school, initially addressing bullying through education, faced disappointment when the attitude shifted to indifference after a change in the first-year homeroom teacher. The feeling was that if educators remain unaware, eradicating bullying becomes nearly impossible.

5.0 parent

2/6/2021

Teachers at this school have high expectations for students and make themselves available to support them in all ways. The Principal is always available and responsive to parents in all ways. Communication is consistent through weekly newsletters and ongoing community meetings. Despite a pandemic, t...

2.0 parent

12/31/2020

This school has a discipline problem where the principal's solution to all issues is blame both sides and not deal with the harm. An example, a younger age child ran screaming down the hallway and violently kicked the teacher. Response, current principal blamed everyone and allowed the student to st...

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Illinois Cook County Chicago 60607 Little Italy

Chicago World Language Academy is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 438 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Chicago World Language Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $452,461. Discover additional schools in the area, like Young Magnet High School, Simpson Academy High School For Young Women, Chicago Tech Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chicago World Language Academy.

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