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Horizon Science Academy New Bedford

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-8

Summary

Horizon Science Academy New Bedford is a small public charter school in Lambertville, MI, serving just 63 students in grades PK through 8, making it one of the smallest schools in the area and operating as its own district.

For parents considering this school, the most striking finding is the disconnect between resources and results. Horizon spends over $20,000 per student—more than any nearby school—and maintains an impressive 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio, the lowest in the area. Yet academic performance consistently trails state averages and neighboring schools. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 27.27% of 4th graders were proficient in ELA, while Jackman Road Elementary School, just a few miles away in Bedford Public Schools, achieved 68.4% proficiency with a higher 18:1 student-teacher ratio and lower per-student spending. This pattern repeats across grade levels and subjects, suggesting that smaller classes and higher funding aren't translating into better outcomes. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 27.4%—nearly double that of nearby Monroe Road Elementary School (5.2%)—likely plays a significant role in these struggles.

There are some encouraging signs, however. Chronic absenteeism has improved dramatically from a peak of 43.9% in 2022-2023, and 8th-grade Social Studies proficiency hit 50% in the 2025-2026 school year, matching the state average. This shows the school can achieve success in certain areas. Still, Horizon faces a tough competitive landscape. It sits in the same community as the highly-rated Bedford Public Schools, whose elementary schools consistently rank in the 80th percentile or higher statewide. For parents weighing options, the proximity of these high-performing, well-funded public schools—combined with Horizon's resource paradox—makes a careful comparison essential before making a decision.

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,659

Per pupil spending ?

57.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6315 Secor Rd
Lambertville, MI 48144-9411

(734) 854-5437

District: Horizon Science Academy New Bedford

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.5%

Hispanic:

17.5%

Two or more races:

11.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 35th percentile in 2009 → 31st in 2018

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 15 pts below the Michigan average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg37%

Michigan avg40%

542^nd of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 17 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	35.3	1003 of 1448	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.5	731 of 1466	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	36.1	1019 of 1548	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	31.0	1145 of 1580	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	46.1	898 of 1533	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.9	934 of 1563	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.6	659 of 1566	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.3	710 of 1552	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.5	579 of 1552	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	51.0	1037 of 1589	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	27.3	1349 of 1577	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	21.4	1404 of 1565	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	20.6	1391 of 1545	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	24.9	1007 of 1253	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	38.0	542 of 896	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.7	335 of 838	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	37.6	477 of 821	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	54.8	385 of 894	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.5	319 of 921	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.0	393 of 919	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	46.4	507 of 900	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	66.9	310 of 858	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.2	280 of 851	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.1	532 of 847	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	26.6	714 of 839	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	49.4	539 of 823	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	35.8	643 of 806	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	61.5	254 of 834	69.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	35.5	501 of 813	38.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	17.7	592 of 687	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	59.7	232 of 678	65.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

White (2018)20th percentile-11 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)70th percentile+30 vs school

Male (2026)38th percentile~ school

White (2026)14th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies50%+11 vs state

English Language Arts50%-15 vs state

Science31%-9 vs state

Mathematics21%-12 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 21, 2015

A wonderful school that incorporates good values while allowing the children to learn at a pace that is right for the individual student. The communication is not amazing but the staff is always more than helpful once a parent or student reaches out. The facility is in good shape and they offer sufficient extracurricular activities as well as before and after school care. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Horizon Science Academy New Bedford	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	6315 Secor Rd	Lambertville	48144	Monroe County	Horizon Science Academy New Bedford	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 854-5437	63	6	10.5	57.1%	40 (63.5%)	4 (6.3%)	11 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (11.1%)								(n/a)	50.0	21.4			1477.1					1472.4			33.3	28.6	1477.2	50.0	$20,659	$2,277	$18,383
Douglas Road Elementary School	Public	K-5	6875 Douglas Rd	Lambertville	48144	Monroe County	Bedford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 850-6700	553	33	16.9	24.1%	471 (85.2%)	7 (1.3%)	50 (9.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	75.9	323^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	78.4%		61.4	546^th of 1488 public elementary schools	63.3%	223			48.9	59.4	54.5			59.1	59.4	40.4			48.5		40.4		$13,151	$558	$12,593
Monroe Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7979 Monroe Rd	Lambertville	48144	Monroe County	Bedford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 850-6800	595	32	18.5	21.2%	532 (89.4%)	11 (1.8%)	34 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	78.6	285^th of 1492 public elementary schools	80.9%		79.4	280^th of 1488 public elementary schools	81.2%	5			55.6	49.5	62.4			53.3	51.5	48.5			61.4		41.6		$13,229	$364	$12,864
Jackman Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8008 Jackman Rd	Temperance	48182	Monroe County	Bedford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 850-6600	580	32	18.0	31.0%	509 (87.8%)	6 (1.0%)	37 (6.4%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.4%)	84.6	204^th of 1492 public elementary schools	86.3%		86.7	182^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	87.8%	22			53.6	56.0	65.4			60.8	65.0	48.7			61.5		48.7		$13,050	$680	$12,370
Whiteford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6655 Consear Rd	Ottawa Lake	49267	Monroe County	Whiteford Agricultural School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 856-1443	380	23	16.5	23.7%	346 (91.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	82.7	232^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	84.5%		68.7	429^th of 1488 public elementary schools	71.2%	197			54.2	51.7				72.2	58.6								$11,990	$266	$11,723
Mason Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	2410 Lakeside Dr	Erie	48133	Monroe County	Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe)	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 848-9402	421	28	15.3	43.5%	369 (87.6%)	11 (2.6%)	32 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	68.5	429^th of 1492 public elementary schools	71.2%		75.2	335^th of 1488 public elementary schools	77.5%	94			32.8	61.2	56.2			46.3	50.7	40.4			47.2		41.6		$15,176	$1,282	$13,893
Summerfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	232 E Elm St	Petersburg	49270	Monroe County	Summerfield Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 279-1013	312	20	15.3	35.9%	290 (92.9%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	65.9	473^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	68.3%		60.7	555^th of 1488 public elementary schools	62.7%	82			26.3	54.5	58.0	51.1		28.9	45.5	40.0	51.1		56.0		32.0		$12,603	$437	$12,166
Ida Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7900 Ida St	Ida	48140	Monroe County	Ida Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 269-3605	514	30	17.1	23.0%	478 (93.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	68.8	424^th of 1492 public elementary schools	71.6%		64.7	498^th of 1488 public elementary schools	66.5%	74			47.1	50.4				60.9	43.7								$13,294	$550	$12,745
Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building	Public	PK, KG-5	252 Deerfield Rd	Deerfield	49238	Lenawee County	Britton Deerfield Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 447-3215	130	8	17.0	36.2%	124 (95.4%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	40.8	846^th of 1492 public elementary schools	43.3%		47.2	759^th of 1488 public elementary schools	49.0%	87			42.9	52.6	20.8			50.0	57.9	16.7			20.8		20.8		$13,238	$1,543	$11,695
Blissfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	640 S Lane St	Blissfield	49228	Lenawee County	Blissfield Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 486-2811	528	30	17.4	34.7%	477 (90.3%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)	47.7	738^th of 1492 public elementary schools	50.5%		40.3	860^th of 1488 public elementary schools	42.2%	122			42.7	29.8	37.6			48.0	37.2	36.6			37.6		26.9		$18,235	$469	$17,766

Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon Science Academy New Bedford

What is the racial makeup of Horizon Science Academy New Bedford?

Students at Horizon Science Academy New Bedford are 63% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Horizon Science Academy New Bedford?

In the 2024-25 school year, 63 students attended Horizon Science Academy New Bedford.

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