CICS - Basil Campus vs Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 998 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Basil Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
541 students
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–12
712 students
| Measure | CICS - Basil Campus Chicago, Illinois | Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2083 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #47422 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 541 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 41.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 18% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CICS - Basil Campus does better on math proficiency (30% vs 18%).
- •CICS - Basil Campus does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 20%).
- •Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 92.8%).
- •Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 41.6).
- •Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is the larger school with 712 students compared with 541.
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 CICS - Basil Campus 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 CICS - Basil Campus and Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Basil Campus: 541. Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Basil Campus and Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr rank in Illinois?
CICS - Basil Campus is 2083rd of 2,303 and Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).