Horizons Alternative Middle School (Closed 2011)

4713 East Lancaster Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76103

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
61 students

Showing 2001–2010. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Showing 2002–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Hispanic
(09-10)
51%
49%

Showing 2001–2010. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(09-10)
43%
14%

Showing 2001–2010. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
(09-10)
6%
33%

Showing 2000–2010. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
87%
43%

Showing 2001–2010. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
8%

Showing 2000–2010. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Horizons Alternative Middle School?
61 students attend Horizons Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Horizons Alternative Middle School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does Horizons Alternative Middle School offer ?
Horizons Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Horizons Alternative Middle School part of?
Horizons Alternative Middle School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.

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