INTER - AMERICAN MAGNET SCHOOL Go back
851 W WAVELAND
CHICAGO, IL 60613
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Phone: 773-534-5490
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 5
  • Educational Climate: Above Average
  • Technology Measure: Medium
  • Type: Public
  • Grades: Pre-kindergarten - 8th Grade
  • District: Chicago Public School District 299
  • Students/Teacher: 18
  • Students/Grade: 72.6
  • Number Students: 726
  • Number Teachers: 40
  • Number Classrooms: 30
  • Expense/Pupil: $6,300.00 - 6,799.99
  • Poverty Level: 16 - 29.9 PERCENT
  • Number Computers: 74
  • Number PCs: 0
  • Number Macs: 074
  • Principal: Dr Vernita Vallez
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
  • MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (61 ratings)
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    School Reviews (48 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-04-30
    "We have 2 kids at Inter-American and will definitely send our third there as well. I still can't believe that such a wonderful program exists in CPS! We absolutely love the immersion program and have been thrilled with the quality of the faculty's instruction. The principal, Dr. Vallez, is doing a fantastic job, and it has been great to be a part of such an active, inviting parent community."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-03-22
    "worst school to send your child too. there is little to no communication between the teacher and parents regarding the child's education. children have no textbooks and test our hand written and meet up by the teacher classes spend more time learning about arts and music then they do about the fundamentals of reading and math. it is not a dual language school 90 percent is in spanish."
    Other Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-01-26
    "BEST SCHOOL EVER this is my school im in 6th (2011-2012) i love my school it is so fun i have learned so many things in this school. my teachers are really fun and they are really nice i know 2 languages and im glad i do. im so happy i go to this school :)"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-12-29
    "My son has attended IAMS since Kindergarten. He is now in 3rd grade. He loves his school. We have had excellent relationships with each teacher every year and our principle Dr. Vallez. Our principle is tough; she is not a push over but that s what we need, a strong leader for our kids. Her Spanish is impeccable and her knowledge on education caught me by surprise. I was scared when we got a new principle but I must say I m impressed. Parents are very involved. Our son reads about 35 minutes each night. He has math and grammar homework every night. This school is very challenging so we help with homework every night. Our son learned about the Taino s from Puerto Rico and this year the 3rd grade class is doing a project on the Inca s. They explore different parts of the world each year. I encourage more science and math studies or programs developed at IAMS. I hope I will see this as my son progresses into the upper grade levels. IAMS partners up with the Chicago Children Choir which is amazing. As I look towards the future I see a boy who can speak two languages equally and have the communication skills and heart to be a great world leader."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-12-07
    "My second child has just started at Inter-American and I couldn't be happier. The parents complaining about community are so busy looking to the past, that they can't see what this school has become because they spend all their time complaining. Maybe if they got involved in a positive way, they would see that. There is a VERY strong community of families and we can't wait to send our third child there. Parents are very welcome here, and I am in the school daily. Not only that, the principle has taken STRONG steps to ensure the safely of the kids. Sure, parents used to be able to walk in whenever, but so could any crazy off the street. Thank God my children are now protected. As for the principle, she is working her tail off to make the necessary changes this program needed. She is excepting of new programs and initiatives that teachers & parents propose and is only interested in building the school up. If you're considering sending your child here, set an appointment with Dr. Vallez. You will see what a pleasant heartfelt women she is and how passionate she is about our children's education."
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