Horizon Science Acad-belmont vs. Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 672 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Horizon Science Acad-belmont ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 853 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-9
K-12
Total Students
672 students
853 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2242 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1598 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Graduation Rate
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≥90%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
50
Grade 1 Students
75
59
Grade 2 Students
74
57
Grade 3 Students
57
59
Grade 4 Students
67
57
Grade 5 Students
72
66
Grade 6 Students
71
85
Grade 7 Students
76
77
Grade 8 Students
72
80
Grade 9 Students
38
77
Grade 10 Students
-
68
Grade 11 Students
-
63
Grade 12 Students
-
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
59%
84%
% Black
40%
9%
% White
1%
6%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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Diversity Score
0.50
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%