Serving 2,167 students in grades 5-8, Horizon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 2,167 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Horizon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
2,167 students attend Horizon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Horizon Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horizon Middle School offer ?
Horizon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Horizon Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 2,167 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
