Serving 631 students in grades 6-8, Horizon Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 631 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NE
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Horizon Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Horizon Middle School is ranked #264 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
631 students attend Horizon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Horizon Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Horizon Middle School offer ?
Horizon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Horizon Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 631 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education