Summary:
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School District, which is ranked 595 out of 828 districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently lower test scores than the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In 8th grade science, the school had a 44.9% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 63%, and in 6th grade math, the school had a 22% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 51.9%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average. These academic struggles may be exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (85.65%) and its relatively low spending per student ($7,516) compared to the state average.
Despite the challenges faced by Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School, the data suggests that the school is an area of concern for the district and the local community, as reflected in its low state ranking and 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the school's academic and socioeconomic challenges may be crucial in improving educational outcomes for its students.
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