Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District

7735 2nd Ave S.
Richfield, MN 55423-8888
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 171 students in Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,768 Schools
# Students
171 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
43:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#524 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤10%
45%
11-19%
51%
≤20%
41%
(2022-23)
62.2%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
91%
12%
% White
2%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $7,567 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,758. The school district revenue/student has declined by 50% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,392 is less than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 50% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,567
$17,758
Spending / Student
$10,392
$18,479

Best Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7735 2nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 712-5252
Gr: K-7 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District?
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District manages 1 public schools serving 171 students.
What is the rank of Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District?
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District is ranked #475 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District?
91% of Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District?
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District has a student/teacher ratio of 43:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,392 is less than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 50% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-06
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 43:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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