ALBANY PARK MULTICULTURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School (APM) is a neighborhood Chicago Public School located in the diverse Albany Park community. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the rich cultural and linguistic tapestry of its surrounding neighborhood. The school’s curriculum is designed to support a student body that includes a significant population of English Language Learners, often utilizing bilingual programming and culturally responsive teaching strategies to ensure academic growth across all grade levels.

Beyond its academic offerings, Albany Park Multicultural emphasizes the importance of community and social-emotional development. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities and partnerships that encourage student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in high school and beyond, maintaining a strong focus on equity and the celebration of the various backgrounds that make up the school’s unique identity.

4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625-5008
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ALBANY PARK MULTICULTURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 291 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
291
Teachers:
18.12
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 291 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALBANY PARK MULTICULTURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
78.4%
Asian
8.2%
Black or African American
5.5%
White
5.5%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.