The oldest two-way bilingual elementary school in the United States, the Inter-American Elementary Magnet School serves Lakeview at 851 W. Waveland Ave. and provides a stimulating learning environment to pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students as part of the Chicago Public School District's specialized programming for language studies.
The Inter-American Elementary Magnet School focuses on a Spanish immersion classroom experience that promotes the social and cognitive development of the whole child. 37% of Inter-American Elementary students test proficient in math and 41% are proficient readers.
The Inter-American Elementary Magnet School enrolls 697 students who enjoy an average classroom size of 24 and a student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1.
Inter-American Elementary's "Curriculum of the Americas" focuses on the history of the Latino people and current issues related to living as a person of Latino descent. History courses cover Taínos, Incas, Mayas and Aztecs cultures. Present social conditions of Latinos are reviewed through studies in social justice.
The Inter-American Elementary Magnet School carves out a unique niche in Chicago's educational system for the study of Spanish language and culture.
Inter-American Elementary Magnet School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
851 W Waveland Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Vernita M Vallez
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Niche Grade
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
701:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Hispanic
85.5%
White
10.3%
Black
2.2%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/19/2016
My english teacher this year goes above and beyond. Her class is very tough but she hives you all of the tools you need to success in her class.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/16/2023
this school is trash. the teachers are mean,everyone is discriminated against, bullying is glorified and victims are punished. do not send youre child to this horrible place to avoid trauma and deppresion. the teachers are terrible, the staff is sexist and mean, and the building is falling apart. th...
5/9/2023
Don't.Just don't. I know you’re excited because it has “magnet school” in the name, and we were too, but we’ve learned the hard way that IAMS is a deeply dysfunctional place. CPS knows this is a troubled school, and goes to great lengths to hide it (Google the Block Club Chicago articles about IAMS...
5/9/2023
Fantastic environment and genuinely caring teachers. Many staff have or had children attend IAMS so they even trust their colleagues with their children's learning. Such a unique family the school is and happy my children are part of it.
12/22/2022
My kids were in a catholic school the previous year and let me tell you, what a difference with inter American. I don’t have enough words to say how much I love the teachers, the principal, the school staff, the school, the community of parents. my kids are learning crazy, they are happy and i have...
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Inter-American Elementary Magnet School is a public school for students in grades Pre-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 680 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Inter-American Elementary Magnet School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $421,755. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake View High School, DeVry Advantage Academy High School, Uplift Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Inter-American Elementary Magnet School.