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Horizon Science Acad-belmont vs. Christopher House Chrt Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Horizon Science Acad-belmont
2456 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School
5235 W Belden St
Chicago, IL 60639
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Christopher House Chrt Elementary School 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 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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).
Grades Offered
K-9
PK-8
Total Students
672 students
450 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horizon Science Acad-belmont over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Christopher House Chrt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horizon Science Acad-belmont.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Christopher House Chrt Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horizon Science Acad-belmont over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Christopher House Chrt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Acad-belmont with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Christopher House Chrt Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#2242 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2560 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horizon Science Acad-belmont, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Christopher House Chrt Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
7%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Science Acad-belmont who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Christopher House Chrt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in IL)
22%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Science Acad-belmont who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Horizon Science Acad-Belmont 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 Christopher House Chrt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Horizon Science Acad-belmont by grade.
This chart displays the students of Christopher House Chrt Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
21
Kindergarten Students
70
44
Grade 1 Students
75
45
Grade 2 Students
74
52
Grade 3 Students
57
52
Grade 4 Students
67
45
Grade 5 Students
72
55
Grade 6 Students
71
43
Grade 7 Students
76
51
Grade 8 Students
72
42
Grade 9 Students
38
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horizon Science Acad-belmont, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
59%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horizon Science Acad-belmont, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Horizon Science Acad-Belmont 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 Hispanic at Christopher House Chrt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
40%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horizon Science Acad-belmont, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Horizon Science Acad-Belmont 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 Black at Christopher House Chrt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horizon Science Acad-belmont, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Christopher House Chrt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horizon Science Acad-belmont, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Horizon Science Acad-Belmont 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 Christopher House Chrt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.50
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horizon Science Acad-belmont, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Christopher House Chrt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horizon Science Acad-belmont, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Christopher House Chrt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(14-15 School Year Data)
10%
(14-15 School Year Data)
 
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