Murray Elem Language Academy
Public
Elementary Grades K–8
Part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
5335 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 · (773) 535-0585
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Academic performance
Math proficiency12%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
477Students enrolled
15:1Student–teacher ratio
61%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten50
Grade 149
Grade 249
Grade 356
Grade 454
Grade 560
Grade 655
Grade 749
Grade 855
Students
Black · 89%423
Hispanic · 5%22
Two or more races · 4%20
White · 2%10
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
484’20
481’21
445’22
458’23
477’24
Location
5335 S Kenwood Ave Chicago
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.