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#1625 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 43% in state

Horizon Elem School

Elementary School · Sd U-46 · Hanover Park, IL

A Sd U-46 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1701 Greenbrook Blvd, Hanover Park, IL 60133

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$19,216
Chronic Absenteeism24.5%

Students at Horizon Elem School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Horizon Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average542/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanover Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,263

Median home value

$260,900

Median rent

$1,478/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greenbrook Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.2 mi7Compare →
Greenbrook Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–50.5 mi451Compare →
Centennial SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–61.5 mi533Compare →
Ontarioville Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–61.5 mi406Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Sd U-46

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#8 of 51
District spending per student
$19,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Horizon Elem School is listed in SD U-46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Horizon Elem School

Horizon Elem School is a public elementary school in Hanover Park, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 413 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,625 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Horizon Elem School

What grades does Horizon Elem School serve?

Horizon Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Horizon Elem School?

Horizon Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elem School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Horizon Elem School rank in IL?

Horizon Elem School ranks #1,625 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Horizon Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Horizon Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Horizon Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Elem School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Horizon Elem School a charter school?

No, Horizon Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Horizon Elem School a Title I school?

No, Horizon Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Elem School?

36.8% of students at Horizon Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
413
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.5%
Area population (ZIP 60133)
36,850
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
35
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60133; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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