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Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk vs. Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk
2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School
1522 W Fillmore St
Chicago, IL 60607
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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).
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Total Students
853 students
401 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Horizon Science Academy-Mckinley Pk School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1375 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#421 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Top 50% in IL)
47%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Horizon Science Academy-Mckinley Pk School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Horizon Science Academy-Mckinley Pk School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in IL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk with the average graduation rate observed in the Horizon Science Academy-Mckinley Pk School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk by grade.
This chart displays the students of Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
50
50
Grade 1 Students
59
51
Grade 2 Students
57
53
Grade 3 Students
59
49
Grade 4 Students
57
56
Grade 5 Students
66
53
Grade 6 Students
85
39
Grade 7 Students
77
28
Grade 8 Students
80
22
Grade 9 Students
77
-
Grade 10 Students
68
-
Grade 11 Students
63
-
Grade 12 Students
55
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Horizon Science Academy-Mckinley Pk School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
84%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Horizon Science Academy-Mckinley Pk School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Horizon Science Academy-Mckinley Pk School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Horizon Science Academy-Mckinley Pk School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Horizon Science Academy-Mckinley Pk School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.29
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Horizon Science Academy-Mckinley Pk School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Horizon Science Academy-Mckinley Pk School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(14-15 School Year Data)
12%
(13-14 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stem Magnet Academy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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