Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem vs Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
326 students
Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–12
873 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem Chicago, Illinois | Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1887 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #45132 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 326 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 20%).
- •Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 90.2%).
- •Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.5).
- •Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk is the larger school with 873 students compared with 326.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem better than Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem and Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem: 326. Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem and Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem is 1887th of 2,303 and Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).