Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy's student population of 400 students has grown by 105% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6502 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
19%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy's ranking?
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy is ranked #6502 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy?
400 students attend Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy?
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy offer ?
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy part of?
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy is part of Horizon Montessori School District.
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