Summary:
Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School is the sole school serving grades K-8 in this low-income urban area, with 233 students enrolled. Based on the available data, this school appears to be struggling to provide a high-quality education for its students, consistently ranking in the bottom 15% of Ohio elementary schools and performing well below state averages on standardized tests.
The school's chronic absenteeism rate is extremely high at 50.7%, and its test scores in both math and English language arts are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 23.8% of 3rd graders at Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 64.4%. The school's spending per student is also below the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly higher than the state average.
Overall, the data suggests that Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School is struggling to meet the needs of its students and provide a high-quality education. Significant improvements and interventions, such as increased funding, smaller class sizes, and targeted support services, would likely be necessary to turn the school around and improve student outcomes.
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