Very Good
#838 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 22% in state
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK
School · Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK · Chicago, IL
A charter school in Chicago, IL where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2245 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), 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
$54,142
Median home value
$251,600
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest ChtrCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Cs AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Chicago LighthousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Cs Academy College PrepPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK is listed in Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK is a public school in Chicago, IL, part of Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK, serving approximately 853 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #838 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK
What grades does Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK serve?
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK?
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK has an enrollment of approximately 853 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK rank in IL?
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK ranks #838 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Science Acad-mckinley PK?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK a charter school?
Yes, Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK a Title I school?
No, Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK?
97.1% of students at Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PK 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 853
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (773) 247-8400
- Area population (ZIP 60609)
- 64,268
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 60609; 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, 2013-2021, multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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