Chicago World Language Academy vs William Brown Magnet 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
William Brown Magnet Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
232 students
| Measure | Chicago World Language Academy Chicago, Illinois | William Brown Magnet Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #796 of 2,303 | #1898 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #24440 of 50,301 | #45258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 449 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago World Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 19.4).
- •Chicago World Language Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Chicago World Language Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 12%).
- •Chicago World Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 84.5%).
- •William Brown Magnet Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.0).
- •Chicago World Language Academy is the larger school with 449 students compared with 232.
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 William Brown Magnet Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago World Language Academy ranks higher (51.0 vs 19.4 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 William Brown Magnet 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. William Brown Magnet Elem School: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago World Language Academy and William Brown Magnet Elem School rank in Illinois?
Chicago World Language Academy is 796th of 2,303 and William Brown Magnet Elem School is 1898th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).