Serving 67 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horizon Science Twin Cities ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Science Twin Cities ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Horizon Science Twin Cities's student population of 67 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon Science Twin Cities ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Science Twin Cities is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1526 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
73%
12%
White
6%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Science Twin Cities's ranking?
Horizon Science Twin Cities is ranked #1526 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Horizon Science Twin Cities?
67 students attend Horizon Science Twin Cities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Horizon Science Twin Cities students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Science Twin Cities?
Horizon Science Twin Cities has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Science Twin Cities offer ?
Horizon Science Twin Cities offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Horizon Science Twin Cities part of?
Horizon Science Twin Cities is part of Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District.
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