Serving 2,158 students in grades 5-8, Horizon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota 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 Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 2,158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Middle School's student population of 2,158 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
2,158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1156 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
11%
12%
White
67%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Middle School's ranking?
Horizon Middle School is ranked #1156 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Horizon Middle School often compared to?
Horizon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dilworth-glyndon-felton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
2,158 students attend Horizon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Horizon Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Middle School offer ?
Horizon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Horizon Middle School part of?
Horizon Middle School is part of Moorhead Area School District.
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