Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy's student population of 331 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
331 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy is 0.06, 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
#1616 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-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 Montessori - Stem Academy's ranking?
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy is ranked #1616 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy?
331 students attend Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy?
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy offer ?
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy part of?
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy is part of Horizon Montessori School District.
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