Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Pearland, Texas, with a diverse student population. While the school has some strengths, such as strong performance for special education students, it faces several challenges, including declining student proficiency, equity concerns, and lower funding and resources compared to nearby schools.
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy has generally lower proficiency rates on STAAR Reading, Math, and Science assessments compared to the state and its own Pearland Independent School District (ISD) average. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups. However, the school's special education students perform relatively well, ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools. The school's higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students and lower per-student spending may be contributing factors to these achievement gaps.
Compared to the nearby Pearland ISD schools, such as Magnolia Elementary and Shadycrest Elementary, Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy performs significantly lower on STAAR assessments and has a lower statewide ranking and rating. The Pearland ISD schools consistently outperform Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy and have higher ratings from SchoolDigger. The school's leadership and the Horizon Montessori Public Schools district should address these issues to improve student learning outcomes and ensure equitable access to resources.
Students at Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy are 46% Hispanic, 19% White, 17% African American, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.
In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy.
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy ranks 2592nd of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
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