Serving 1,260 students in grades 6-8, Horizon Academy 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 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks's student population of 1,260 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,260 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Motto
Helping Every Student Succeed
School Rankings
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks is 0.65, 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
#2805 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
51%
38%
Black
24%
21%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks's ranking?
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks is ranked #2805 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks often compared to?
Horizon Academy 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks?
1,260 students attend Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks?
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks offer ?
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks part of?
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks is part of Marion School District.
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