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Horizon Montessori II - Stem Academy

Q: Is Horizon Montessori II - Stem Academy a good school?

Horizon Montessori II - Stem Academy ranks 2450 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-8

2450^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 47% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Horizon Montessori II - Stem Academy is a small, public PK-8 charter school in Weslaco, TX, serving 326 students and offering a unique, continuous learning path from Pre-K through 8th grade that most nearby elementary schools cannot match. This school stands out for its exceptional performance in upper-grade mathematics, particularly in 7th grade where proficiency rates are more than double the state average, and for its remarkable effectiveness with economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the 62nd percentile statewide for this group. With a low student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1, the school provides a more intimate learning environment than neighbors like Idea Academy Weslaco (22.5:1) or Sam Houston Elementary (20:1).

The school has undergone a dramatic turnaround, climbing from the bottom 7% of Texas schools in 2021-2022 to the 47th percentile in 2025-2026—a four-year recovery that is especially impressive given that over 82% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. While math scores are a clear strength, reading proficiency remains a challenge, with 4th-grade reading at just 22.22% compared to the state's 53.04%. Science and social studies scores also show room for growth, and End-of-Course exam results in Algebra I and English I have been volatile, likely due to very small class sizes.

As part of the Horizon Montessori Public Schools district, which ranks in the top 36% of Texas districts, this school offers a distinct Montessori/STEM model that sets it apart from traditional public schools like nearby Cleckler/Heald Elementary. For parents seeking a school that excels in math, serves a diverse student body effectively, and provides a longer academic pathway through 8th grade, Horizon Montessori II is a compelling option worth exploring.

326

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,763

Per pupil spending ?

82.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1223 Sugarcane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599

(956) 969-0044

District: Horizon Montessori Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.6%

White:

2.1%

Asian:

0.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 7th percentile in 2022 → 47th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 47th (2026) from a 7th-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (43% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Algebra I scores 25 pts below the Texas average

!Near the bottom of Horizon Montessori Public Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg46%

Texas avg48%

Elementary school

2,450^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 47%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to bottom 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

950^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 13 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4Elementary Schools in the Horizon Montessori Public Schools

344^th of 951Horizon Montessori Public Schools among Texas districts

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	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.9	2450 of 4627	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	27.9	3554 of 4651	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.9	3470 of 4710	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	17.5	4150 of 4647	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.5	4269 of 4581	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	30.2	3150 of 4578	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.7	2064 of 4479	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.1	2933 of 4359	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.6	2096 of 4329	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	55.2	2044 of 4286	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	27.0	3479 of 4320	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	27.3	3526 of 4260	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	54.7	2025 of 4221	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	43.6	2676 of 4206	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	65.4	1469 of 4095	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.7	1542 of 3937	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	46.7	2419 of 3884	37.7%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	16.4	4230 of 4461	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	21.3	3975 of 4331	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	54.1	1696 of 4295	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.9	3109 of 4240	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	38.3	1848 of 2918	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.0	2284 of 3668	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	13.8	3408 of 3556	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	15.0	3355 of 3487	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	26.9	2855 of 3446	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.3	1498 of 3333	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.8	1257 of 3226	61.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.7	2719 of 4575	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	25.9	3002 of 3744	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.6	3513 of 4658	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	10.2	4442 of 4588	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	6.8	4516 of 4561	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	17.4	4049 of 4499	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	39.2	2725 of 4348	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.4	2715 of 4306	36.9%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	42.0	2017 of 3006	32.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.9	2084 of 4413	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.9	2572 of 3644	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.2	3356 of 4465	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.9	3911 of 4401	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.3	4095 of 4376	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	38.3	2688 of 4329	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.6	1628 of 4188	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.8	2669 of 4168	36.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.1	1702 of 4520	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	39.4	2386 of 3705	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.7	3229 of 4594	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.8	3772 of 4521	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.6	4284 of 4477	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	29.1	3445 of 4451	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.7	1945 of 4309	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.5	2534 of 4264	40.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.1	2174 of 4582	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	28.7	2869 of 3739	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.6	3472 of 4647	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.7	3553 of 4585	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.3	3794 of 4563	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	45.6	2227 of 4498	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.2	1599 of 4357	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	32.7	3066 of 4319	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	37.2	2288 of 3549	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.0	3458 of 4292	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.3	2524 of 4086	38.2%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.9	950 of 2335	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	38.7	1432 of 2344	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.6	1221 of 2372	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.2	1037 of 2330	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.5	1270 of 2254	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.6	895 of 2252	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.3	766 of 2193	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.0	873 of 2080	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	34.0	1372 of 2027	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	69.7	550 of 1987	72.3%	★★★★☆
2015	36.6	1421 of 2043	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.8	955 of 1987	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.5	513 of 1973	74.0%	★★★★☆
2012	71.5	459 of 1951	76.5%	★★★★☆
2011	69.8	430 of 1895	77.3%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	44.0	1105 of 2182	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.1	640 of 2118	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.3	947 of 2058	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.7	626 of 2008	68.8%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	48.9	627 of 1428	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.5	808 of 1770	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.8	926 of 1720	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.4	796 of 1445	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.9	954 of 2240	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.7	986 of 1825	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.9	1729 of 2242	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.2	1729 of 2241	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.0	1506 of 2221	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.6	1548 of 2151	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	33.0	1464 of 2047	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.9	1089 of 2008	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.2	629 of 2141	70.6%	★★★★☆
2025	42.8	960 of 1731	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.6	1005 of 2119	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.6	760 of 2116	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.5	1080 of 2077	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.4	588 of 2043	71.2%	★★★★☆
2019	60.9	583 of 1935	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.4	722 of 1895	61.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.9	652 of 2253	71.1%	★★★★☆
2025	35.3	1248 of 1820	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.7	1192 of 2235	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	64.2	595 of 2251	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	46.9	1092 of 2220	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.7	781 of 2172	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.4	722 of 2073	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.6	812 of 2039	60.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.0	832 of 2253	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	25.9	1447 of 1818	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	49.4	996 of 2246	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.6	640 of 2245	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	51.7	947 of 2228	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.1	550 of 2168	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	62.0	621 of 2069	70.0%	★★★★☆
2018	65.6	529 of 2030	73.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.6	904 of 1956	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	90.4	67 of 1815	96.3%	★★★★★

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

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)62nd percentile+15 vs school

Hispanic (2026)53rd percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)53rd percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)41st percentile-6 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)37th percentile+13 vs school

Special Education (2025)36th percentile+12 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2021)33rd percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)5th percentile~ school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)71st percentile+12 vs school

Hispanic (2026)71st percentile+11 vs school

Male (2026)63rd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)57th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)56th percentile+17 vs school

Special Education (2026)54th percentile-6 vs school

At Risk (2022)49th percentile+6 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics49%+6 vs state

Reading44%-10 vs state

English I Reading35%-20 vs state

Algebra I29%-25 vs state

Social Studies12%-20 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 11, 2013

I have three girls there and I think the smaller class rooms and more attention the kids get is good. I have been sending them there for several years and can tell you from having met most of the staff that they do care and will take the extra time with your child. This does not mean you get to be a lazy parent. I believe children will only excell when the parent is involved with home work, study, and praise. I know too that this school does take bullying seriously so if your kid is a little shy or just has trouble socially the students seem kinder there. The other parents seem involved too. It is not all about test scores. If all your school is teaching is just for those test, then they are not giving the kids as much as they need. The only reason I did not give a five is because the education does not compete with high dollar private, but for those that need free this is good. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)					STAAR Mathematics (2026)					STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	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	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Horizon Montessori II - Stem Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1223 Sugarcane Dr	Weslaco	78599	Hidalgo County	Horizon Montessori Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-0044	326	22	14.8	82.8%	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	315 (96.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	43.9	2450^th of 4627 public elementary schools	47.0%		27.9	3554^th of 4651 public elementary schools	23.6%	1104	29.4	35.3	54.6	22.2	54.2	41.2	46.2	48.5	48.2	29.2	52.9	65.4	11.8	$9,763
Cleckler/Heald Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 W Sugarcane	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6888	909	41	22.3	82.5%	23 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	885 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.5	1633^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	64.7%		74.1	961^st of 4651 public elementary schools	79.3%	672			58.8	58.7	54.2			48.9	54.6	45.1				$9,171
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 W Mile 10	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6790	685	30	22.5	79.6%	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	678 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.7	3647^th of 4627 public elementary schools	21.2%		25.7	3686^th of 4651 public elementary schools	20.7%	39			37.7	50.6	26.4			26.0	48.4	23.1				$10,782
Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3801 N 5 1/2 W	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6760	552	26	21.5	87.9%	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	546 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	75	938^th of 4627 public elementary schools	79.7%		66.4	1291^st of 4651 public elementary schools	72.2%	353			57.8	73.6	66.3			44.4	62.1	66.7				$9,834
Sam Houston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	608 N Cantu	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6740	761	38	20.0	85.3%	13 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	744 (97.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.2	1174^th of 4627 public elementary schools	74.6%		71.7	1062^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	77.2%	112			56.3	48.7	62.7			59.8	58.3	67.0				$9,893
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1000 E Pike Blvd	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 351-4850	734	34	21.8	91.8%	28 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	702 (95.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.8	3580^th of 4627 public elementary schools	22.6%		52.7	1981^st of 4651 public elementary schools	57.4%	1599			33.3	36.0	60.3			27.4	34.8	34.2				$9,909
Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 E Mile 10 N	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6587	503	28	17.8	88.3%	9 (1.8%)	3 (0.6%)	491 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.5	2416^th of 4627 public elementary schools	47.8%		40.3	2753^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	40.8%	337			50.7	41.1	49.3			49.3	49.3	38.2				$11,459
T Price Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2906 E Roberts	Donna	78537	Hidalgo County	Donna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 464-1303	416	25	16.6	90.1%	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	411 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)														$9,063
Airport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	410 N Airport Dr	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6770	786	44	18.0	86.3%	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	769 (97.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	59.4	1639^th of 4627 public elementary schools	64.6%		34.7	3151^st of 4651 public elementary schools	32.3%	1512			52.9	55.9	63.9			41.9	57.8	44.6				$10,346
Idea Academy Weslaco	Public, Charter	K-5	2931 E Sugar Cane Dr	Weslaco	78599	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 351-4100	649	29	22.5	88.6%	25 (3.9%)	4 (0.6%)	619 (95.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.3	3063^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	33.8%		38.8	2861^st of 4651 public elementary schools	38.5%	202			41.8	34.2	54.7			28.2	53.0	37.6				$9,096

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Students at Horizon Montessori II - Stem Academy are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

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Horizon Montessori II - Stem Academy ranks 2450^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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In the 2024-25 school year, 326 students attended Horizon Montessori II - Stem Academy.

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