Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr vs Talman Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 746 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–12
712 students
Talman Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
332 students
| Measure | Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr Chicago, Illinois | Talman Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1491 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #39163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 712 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 30% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Talman Elem School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 18%).
- •Talman Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 89.8%).
- •Talman Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.3).
- •Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is the larger school with 712 students compared with 332.
- •Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is a charter school while Talman Elem School is a public 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 Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr better than Talman Elem School?
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 Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr and Talman Elem School?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr: 712. Talman Elem School: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr and Talman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is unranked and Talman Elem School is 1491st of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).