Horizon Middle School vs. Bellalago Charter Academy
Should I attend Horizon Middle School or Bellalago Charter Academy? 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
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Bellalago Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,325 students in grades 6-8, Horizon Middle School 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,207 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bellalago Charter Academy 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 42% (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 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
1,325 students
1,207 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2320 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1874 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
-
97
Grade 1 Students
-
112
Grade 2 Students
-
128
Grade 3 Students
-
115
Grade 4 Students
-
139
Grade 5 Students
-
151
Grade 6 Students
416
139
Grade 7 Students
455
147
Grade 8 Students
454
161
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
63%
59%
% Black
17%
22%
% White
16%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%