Horizon Elementary School
Tel:
(630) 213-5570
Horizon Elementary School serves 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Horizon Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Horizon Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Horizon Elementary School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 617 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Horizon Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Horizon Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1217 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 16% | 5% |
Hispanic | 34% | 26% |
Black | 10% | 17% |
White | 34% | 48% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | School District U-46 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Horizon Elementary School is Higgins Education Center (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Spring Wood Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Greenbrook Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hanover Park Greenbrook Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 585 students
0.6 miles
5208 Arlington Cir
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 894-4544 0.6 PK-5 585 - Hanover Park Spring Wood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 534 students
0.7 miles
5540 Arlington Dr E
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 893-8900 0.7 6-8 534 - Bartlett Centennial School Grades: PK-6 | 495 students
1.0 miles
234 E Stearns Rd
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 213-5632 1.0 PK-6 495 - Hanover Park Ontarioville Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 535 students
1.4 miles
2100 Elm Ave
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 213-5590 1.4 K-6 535 - Hanover Park Hanover Highlands Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 518 students
1.7 miles
1451 Cypress Ave
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 736-4230 1.7 K-6 518
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