Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Horizon Science Academy Denison Elementary 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
7%
Black
62%
17%
White
10%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Horizon Science Academy Denison Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Denison Elementary School?
130 students attend Horizon Science Academy Denison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Horizon Science Academy Denison Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Science Academy Denison Elementary School?
Horizon Science Academy Denison Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon Science Academy Denison Elementary School offer ?
Horizon Science Academy Denison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Horizon Science Academy Denison Elementary School part of?
Horizon Science Academy Denison Elementary School is part of Horizon Science Academy Denison Elementary School District.
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