Cambridge Lakes Charter School vs Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Illinois, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Pingree Grove · Charter other · Grades K–12
642 students
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–12
712 students
| Measure | Cambridge Lakes Charter School Pingree Grove, Illinois | Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 642 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 18% |
| city | Pingree Grove | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 85.8%).
- •Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is the larger school with 712 students compared with 642.
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 Cambridge Lakes Charter School better than Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?
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 Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Pingree Grove and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School: 642. Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr rank in Illinois?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School is unranked and Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is unranked among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).