Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Summary:

Horizon Science Academy-Belmont is a public charter school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 555 students from kindergarten to 9th grade. The school faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, lower-than-average academic performance, and a student population with significant socioeconomic needs.

Horizon Science Academy-Belmont has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 13.5% in 2020-2021 to 33.7% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the nearby Horizon Science Academy-McKinley Park, which had a 23.5% chronic absenteeism rate in 2023-2024. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state average and nearby charter schools like Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School. Additionally, Horizon Science Academy-Belmont has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.48% to 99.28% in recent years, significantly higher than the nearby Horizon Science Academy-McKinley Park, which had 99.19% free and reduced lunch recipients in 2022-2023.

The school's spending per student has fluctuated, ranging from $11,123 in 2020-2021 to $18,497 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School, which spent $9,903 per student in 2022-2023. Addressing the challenges at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont, such as high chronic absenteeism, lower academic performance, and effective resource allocation, will be crucial for the school's success and the academic growth of its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-9

 2456 N Mango Ave
       Chicago, IL  60639-2313


(773) 237-2702

District: Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

SchoolDigger Rank:
1196th of 2,067 Illinois Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,382 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  672

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.5%
African American:
40.5%
White:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details Horizon Science Academy-Belmont ranks worse than 57.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.31. (See more...)
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Compare Details Horizon Science Academy-Belmont ranks better than 61.3% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.5%), African American (40.5%), White (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Horizon Science Academy-Belmont employs 65.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont is $22,382.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Horizon Science Academy-Belmont:

SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Science Academy-Belmont 1196th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Horizon Science Academy-Belmont in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Science Academy-Belmont 528th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Horizon Science Academy-Belmont in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 15.75 1818th 2052 11.4%
2016 17.91 1754th 2046 14.3%
2017 29.26 1435th 2044 29.8%
2018 35.42 1283rd 2037 37.0%
2019 35.65 1303rd 2086 37.5%
2021 24.67 1421st 1948 27.1%
2022 30.93 1370th 2082 34.2%
2023 35.75 1269th 2077 38.9%
2024 38.31 1196th 2067 42.1%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.77 115th 718 84.0%
2019 97.68 7th 743 99.1%
2022 33.54 559th 768 27.2%
2023 80.07 62nd 788 92.1%
2024 77.23 81st 826 90.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.76 684th 1195 42.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.34 671st 1765 62.0%
2019 53.85 715th 1816 60.6%
2021 43.74 772nd 1514 49.0%
2022 52.27 724th 1763 58.9%
2023 57.83 622nd 1808 65.6%
2024 56.39 643rd 1793 64.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.74 1363rd 1964 30.6%
2019 33.77 1305th 2019 35.4%
2021 24.77 1258th 1680 25.1%
2022 25.18 1454th 1970 26.2%
2023 40.39 1092nd 1957 44.2%
2024 45.00 980th 1942 49.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.59 1073rd 1972 45.6%
2019 39.35 1166th 2019 42.2%
2021 22.51 1337th 1707 21.7%
2022 38.45 1126th 1977 43.0%
2023 32.98 1257th 1984 36.6%
2024 32.71 1247th 1959 36.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.25 149th 698 78.7%
2019 65.98 141st 711 80.2%
2021 50.47 135th 428 68.5%
2022 69.53 110th 684 83.9%
2023 64.61 145th 692 79.0%
2024 59.73 170th 655 74.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.48 298th 938 68.2%
2019 55.93 332nd 955 65.2%
2021 40.64 400th 742 46.1%
2022 44.10 481st 954 49.6%
2023 56.98 322nd 970 66.8%
2024 58.34 300th 959 68.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

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Rank History for all middle school students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 23.69 1026th 1294 20.7%
2017 40.99 732nd 1293 43.4%
2018 38.70 757th 1293 41.5%
2019 53.62 572nd 1356 57.8%
2021 46.80 564th 1241 54.6%
2022 59.41 450th 1369 67.1%
2023 44.51 698th 1367 48.9%
2024 54.68 528th 1363 61.3%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.27 3rd 285 98.9%
2019 99.87 1st 339 99.7%
2023 59.72 97th 480 79.8%
2024 90.86 8th 486 98.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.56 364th 805 54.8%
2024 48.75 303rd 802 62.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.21 423rd 1161 63.6%
2019 67.48 283rd 1217 76.7%
2021 69.57 172nd 1019 83.1%
2022 78.67 135th 1221 88.9%
2023 63.35 319th 1234 74.1%
2024 74.19 197th 1219 83.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.40 738th 1226 39.8%
2019 51.35 582nd 1276 54.4%
2021 41.43 542nd 1017 46.7%
2022 52.43 506th 1286 60.7%
2023 45.64 628th 1275 50.7%
2024 51.69 529th 1251 57.7%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.21 97th 639 84.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.09 754th 1223 38.3%
2019 54.66 520th 1296 59.9%
2021 47.29 470th 1048 55.2%
2022 67.46 323rd 1286 74.9%
2023 44.75 631st 1292 51.2%
2024 54.83 479th 1264 62.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.26 113th 511 77.9%
2019 74.82 79th 565 86.0%
2021 70.06 51st 385 86.8%
2022 85.91 36th 573 93.7%
2023 74.37 72nd 569 87.3%
2024 82.40 44th 548 92.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.31 216th 590 63.4%
2019 82.82 61st 639 90.5%
2021 65.03 111th 517 78.5%
2022 69.18 133rd 662 79.9%
2023 54.08 242nd 661 63.4%
2024 65.84 167th 643 74.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Sunday, March 31, 2019

Open Quote This school is a complete joke. They care nothing about the children there. The principal, Mr. Kartal, only cares about how the school looks. There is a very high turn over of teachers during the entire school year. There was an incident were my son's 1st grade teacher cornered and threatened him. I made administration aware of this and nothing was done, instead the principal tired to place the blame soley on my child. I have moved him to a better school where the whole child is cared for, this means mentally, physically and spiritually. I will never place my child back here Close Quote



Enrollment information for Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 4 207 0 70 0 0 6 0 287
2015 5 271 0 78 0 0 7 0 361
2016 6 301 0 80 0 0 11 0 398
2017 3 341 1 131 2 0 17 0 495
2018 3 334 1 157 1 0 20 0 516
2019 0 330 3 194 0 0 21 0 548
2020 2 303 2 217 2 0 25 0 551
2021 4 300 2 241 2 0 22 0 571
2022 4 271 2 247 2 1 28 0 555
2023 0 247 1 280 0 0 27 0 555
2024 4 272 1 393 1 0 1 0 672

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 287 1.0 287.0 94.1
2015 361 27.0 13.3 95.6
2016 398 22.0 18.0 94.7
2017 495 34.0 14.5 81.8
2018 516 34.5 14.9 89.9
2019 548 35.0 15.6 90.1
2020 551 36.0 15.3 99.5
2021 571 n/a n/a n/a
2022 555 39.5 14.0 99.3
2023 555 42.0 13.2 97.5
2024 672 65.2 10.3 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 287 1.0 287.0 94.1
2015 361 27.0 13.3 95.6
2016 398 22.0 18.0 94.7
2017 495 34.0 14.5 81.8
2018 516 34.5 14.9 89.9
2019 548 35.0 15.6 90.1
2020 551 36.0 15.3 99.5
2021 571 n/a n/a n/a
2022 555 39.5 14.0 99.3
2023 555 42.0 13.2 97.5
2024 672 65.2 10.3 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,423 (10.5%) $12,139 (89.5%) $13,562
2020 $1,268 (9.9%) $11,604 (90.1%) $12,872
2021 $2,129 (19.1%) $8,994 (80.9%) $11,123
2022 $2,129 (19.1%) $8,994 (80.9%) $11,123
2023 $4,456 (24.1%) $14,041 (75.9%) $18,497
2024 $4,838 (21.6%) $17,544 (78.4%) $22,382

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horizon Science Academy-Belmont

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1303rd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1269th of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.4%
Ranks 572nd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 698th of 1367 Middle schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)15.128.8
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)15.128.8
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)24.520.3
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)24.520.3
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)19.625
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)19.625
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)19.613.5
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)19.613.5
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)34.525.5
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)34.525.5
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)37.97.3
 30.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)37.97.3
 30.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)39.731.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)39.731.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)34.434.3
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)34.434.3
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)13.114.9
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)13.114.9
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)52.416.4
 36%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)52.416.4
 36%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)2716.4
 10.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)2716.4
 10.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)54.456.9
 2.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)54.456.9
 2.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)28.118.5
 9.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)28.118.5
 9.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)38.641.3
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Horizon Science Academy-Belmont)38.641.3
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students548555
 1.3%
African American330247
 25.2%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic194280
 44.3%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races2127
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.1%97.5%
 7.3%


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Horizon Science Academy-Belmont ranks 1196th of 2067 Illinois alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Horizon Science Academy-Belmont are 58% Hispanic, 40% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 672 students attended Horizon Science Academy-Belmont.


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