Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District

1700 Denison Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109-2925
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 302 students in Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,528 Schools
# Students
302 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#712 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
54%

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30-34%
60%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-29%
63%
(2022-23)
56.6%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.54

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
26%
8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
55%
17%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% White
10%
65%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,868 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,272 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$32,146 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$4 MM
$31,536 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,868
$19,383

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$13,272
$19,015

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Best Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Denison Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 739-9911
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District?
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District manages 1 public schools serving 302 students.
What is the rank of Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District?
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District is ranked #722 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District?
55% of Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District?
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,272 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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