Horizon At Marion Oaks vs. Howard Middle School
Should I attend Horizon At Marion Oaks or Howard Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Horizon At Marion Oaks ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Howard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,015 students in grades 5-8, Horizon At Marion Oaks ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,019 students in grades 6-8, Howard Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
1,015 students
1,019 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2635 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1763 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
201
-
Grade 6 Students
254
340
Grade 7 Students
252
347
Grade 8 Students
308
332
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
46%
20%
% Black
27%
38%
% White
22%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
