Horizon Science Elementary School

2835 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 437 students in grades 3-5, Horizon Science 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 is 25% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Horizon Science Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Horizon Science Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
437 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Horizon Science Elementary 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 Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#2435 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horizon Science Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Horizon Science Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
89%
17%
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White
2%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizon Science Elementary School's ranking?
Horizon Science Elementary School is ranked #2435 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Horizon Science Elementary School?
437 students attend Horizon Science Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Horizon Science Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Science Elementary School?
Horizon Science Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon Science Elementary School offer ?
Horizon Science Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Horizon Science Elementary School part of?
Horizon Science Elementary School is part of Horizon Science Academy Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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