Shields Elem School vs Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk
Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk has a higher overall rating of 8.3/10 compared to 7.5/10. Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk is significantly larger with 853 students, about 1.8× the size of Shields Elem School (487). In math proficiency, Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Shields Elem School
Chicago, IL
7.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
487 students
Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk
Chicago, IL
8.3/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharter
853 students
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| Metric | Shields Elem School | Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.5 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.6 | 8.7 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94% | 97.1% |
| Environment Score | 7.9 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #979 of 3,814 | #434 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 74th | 89th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Shields Elem School | Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 12.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 15.0% | 45.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Shields Elem School | Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 4th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 487 | 853 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.0% | 97.1% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 90–94% |
| District | Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 | Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk |
| City | Chicago | Chicago |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Chicago (60632) | Chicago (60609) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,576 | $54,142 |
| Median Home Value | $240,600 | $251,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,057 | $1,070 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 13.3% | 20.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | 25.3% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 33 min |