Murray Elem Language Academy
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades K - 8
1,378th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 35%· Stable
Murray Elem Language Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Murray Elem Language Academy 1,378th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2019 to 35th in 2025.
Murray Elem Language Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Murray Elem Language Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 458 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.0% | 88.2% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 4.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 4.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 6.0% | 2.4% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 0.2% | ▼ 2.8 pts |
Homes near Murray Elem Language Academy
Typical home value $259K in zip 60615 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Murray Elem Language Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Ray Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away1,507th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 25% - 2Bret Harte Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away1,745th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 14% - 3Shoesmith Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,661st of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 18% - 3Kozminski Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,655th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 14% - 1Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec SchlChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away2,001st of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 7% - 2Ariel Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,877th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 13% - 5Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth KenwoodChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away · charter1,229th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 35% - 4Carnegie Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,461st of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Murray Elem Language Academy in?
Murray Elem Language Academy is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Murray Elem Language Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Murray Elem Language Academy 1,378th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Murray Elem Language Academy?
Black 88%, Two or more races 5%, Hispanic 4%, White 2% (458 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Murray Elem Language Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60615 is $259K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.