Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Horizon Science Dayton Downtown 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 ≤5% (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 11:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Science Dayton Downtown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Horizon Science Dayton Downtown's student population of 190 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon Science Dayton Downtown 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 Dayton Downtown is 0.63, 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
#2903 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
47%
17%
White
38%
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)
2%
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 Dayton Downtown's ranking?
Horizon Science Dayton Downtown is ranked #2903 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?
≤5% 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 Dayton Downtown?
190 students attend Horizon Science Dayton Downtown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Horizon Science Dayton Downtown students are Black, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Science Dayton Downtown?
Horizon Science Dayton Downtown has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon Science Dayton Downtown offer ?
Horizon Science Dayton Downtown offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Horizon Science Dayton Downtown part of?
Horizon Science Dayton Downtown is part of Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District.
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