For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 555 students in Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
How many schools belong to Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District?
Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District manages 1 public schools serving 555 students.
What is the rank of Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District?
Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District is ranked #650 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District?
50% of Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District?
Horizon Science Acad-Belmont School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 1 school
Grades: KG-08
Enrollment: 555 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 100%
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
