Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy's student population of 381 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2672 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy is ranked #2672 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy?
381 students attend Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy?
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy offer ?
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy part of?
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy is part of Horizon Montessori School District.
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