Summary:
Horizon Science Academy-Belmont is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Horizon Science Academy-Belmont district located in Chicago, Illinois. With a total enrollment of 555 students, the school serves a predominantly non-white, economically disadvantaged population, with 44.5% African American and 50.45% Hispanic students, and 97.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite receiving higher-than-average per-student spending of $18,497 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, Horizon Science Academy-Belmont has consistently performed poorly on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the state averages. The school's ranking of 1269 out of 2077 Illinois elementary schools and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger further indicate its academic struggles. Additionally, the school faces a high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.1%, which may be contributing to its low academic performance.
Overall, the data suggests that Horizon Science Academy-Belmont is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, despite the additional resources and support it receives. The school's low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and low ranking compared to other Illinois elementary schools are areas of concern that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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