Evergreen Academy Elem School vs Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evergreen Academy Elem School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
191 students
Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–12
873 students
| Measure | Evergreen Academy Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #579 of 670 | – |
| National rank | #13439 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 191 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 42% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk does better on math proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 26%).
- •Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 89%).
- •Evergreen Academy Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.8).
- •Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk is the larger school with 873 students compared with 191.
- •Evergreen Academy Elem School is a public school while Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Evergreen Academy Elem School 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 Evergreen Academy Elem School and Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evergreen Academy Elem School: 191. Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evergreen Academy Elem School and Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk rank in Illinois?
Evergreen Academy Elem School is 579th of 670 and Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).