Inter-American Magnet School is a K-8 magnet school in Lake View, Chicago, Illinois. The oldest two-way bilingual school in the Midwestern United States, it is a part of Chicago Public Schools. Children learn to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish and English.
Serving 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Inter-american Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 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 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School's student population of 616 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
616 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Rankings
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Inter-american Elementary Magnet School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1570 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
85%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
9%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inter-american Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School is ranked #1570 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Inter-american Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
Inter-american Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Disney Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Inter-american Elementary Magnet School?
616 students attend Inter-american Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Inter-american Elementary Magnet School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Inter-american Elementary Magnet School?
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Inter-american Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Inter-american Elementary Magnet School part of?
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Inter-american Elementary Magnet School located?
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School is located in the Lake View East neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Lake View East.
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