Chicago World Language Academy vs Smyth J Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago World Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
449 students
Smyth J Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
348 students
| Measure | Chicago World Language Academy Chicago, Illinois | Smyth J Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #796 of 2,303 | #1906 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #24440 of 50,301 | #45324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 449 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 4% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago World Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 19.3).
- •Chicago World Language Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 4%).
- •Chicago World Language Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 7%).
- •Chicago World Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 80.5%).
- •Smyth J Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.0).
- •Chicago World Language Academy is the larger school with 449 students compared with 348.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago World Language Academy better than Smyth J Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago World Language Academy ranks higher (51.0 vs 19.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chicago World Language Academy and Smyth J Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago World Language Academy: 449. Smyth J Elem School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago World Language Academy and Smyth J Elem School rank in Illinois?
Chicago World Language Academy is 796th of 2,303 and Smyth J Elem School is 1906th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).