Serving 677 students in grades 6-8, Horizon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horizon Middle serves the southern part of El Paso, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 83.7 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 12.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Middle School's student population of 677 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
677 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Together...We Build Tomorrow!'
School Rankings
Horizon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6662 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Middle School's ranking?
Horizon Middle School is ranked #6662 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Horizon Middle School often compared to?
Horizon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Col John O Ensor Middle School, John Drugan School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
677 students attend Horizon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Horizon Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Middle School offer ?
Horizon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Horizon Middle School part of?
Horizon Middle School is part of Clint Independent School District.
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