Horizon Middle School

500 Ash Coulee Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,044 students in grades 6-8, Horizon Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,044 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in ND
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Horizon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Horizon Middle School's student population of 1,044 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,044 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Horizon Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#157 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Horizon Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horizon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Horizon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Horizon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Horizon Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Horizon Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
82%
72%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Horizon Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Horizon Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Horizon Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Horizon Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizon Middle School's ranking?
Horizon Middle School is ranked #157 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Horizon Middle School often compared to?
Horizon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Simle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
1,044 students attend Horizon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Horizon Middle School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Horizon Middle School offer ?
Horizon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Middle School part of?
Horizon Middle School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,044 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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