Serving 1,015 students in grades 5-8, Horizon At Marion Oaks ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,015 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon At Marion Oaks ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Horizon At Marion Oaks's student population of 1,015 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,015 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon At Marion Oaks ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon At Marion Oaks is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2635 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
46%
36%
Black
27%
21%
White
22%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon At Marion Oaks's ranking?
Horizon At Marion Oaks is ranked #2635 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Horizon At Marion Oaks often compared to?
Horizon At Marion Oaksis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School, Howard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Horizon At Marion Oaks?
1,015 students attend Horizon At Marion Oaks.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Horizon At Marion Oaks students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon At Marion Oaks?
Horizon At Marion Oaks has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Horizon At Marion Oaks offer ?
Horizon At Marion Oaks offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Horizon At Marion Oaks part of?
Horizon At Marion Oaks is part of Marion School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day for Students
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Classes Resume - First Day of Semester 2
January 08, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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