Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School's student population of 261 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2834 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
7%
Black
53%
17%
White
7%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School's ranking?
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School is ranked #2834 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School?
261 students attend Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School?
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School offer ?
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School part of?
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School is part of Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District.
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