Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Horizon Montessori Iii 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Montessori Iii's student population of 354 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon Montessori Iii ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Montessori Iii is 0.15, 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
#4315 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Montessori Iii's ranking?
Horizon Montessori Iii is ranked #4315 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Horizon Montessori Iii often compared to?
Horizon Montessori Iiiis often viewed alongside schools like Jubilee Harlingen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Horizon Montessori Iii?
354 students attend Horizon Montessori Iii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Horizon Montessori Iii students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Montessori Iii?
Horizon Montessori Iii has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Montessori Iii offer ?
Horizon Montessori Iii offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Horizon Montessori Iii part of?
Horizon Montessori Iii is part of Horizon Montessori Public Schools School District.
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