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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL this year?
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Enrollment
1,008
Middle
DISTRICT 874 · STATE 794
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OSCEOLA·NCES 120147003008
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL
2020 HAM BROWN RD, KISSIMMEE, FL 34746 · (407) 943-7240 · Osceola County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,008 STUDENTS
C+
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Scored higher than 36% of Florida public middle schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public middle schools
Student : Teacher
18.7:1
54 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.4:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
546 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 324 | 32% |
| Grade 7 | 325 | 32% |
| Grade 8 | 359 | 36% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
43.1%
FL avg 56.7% . +4.7pp since 2023
Math
50.6%
FL avg 58.9% . +13.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 43 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 51 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are up about 5 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 13 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 43.1% | 50.6% |
| 2023-24 | 38.4% | 37.7% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
48.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
54.0%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-5.2pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 49% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 54% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL's state test result (48.8% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL this school | 1,008 | 54.2% | 48.8% |
| VARSITY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL LEHIGH ACRES | 1,009 | 53.5% | 40.8% |
| APOPKA MIDDLE APOPKA | 858 | 54.0% | 45.2% |
| HARNS MARSH MIDDLE SCHOOL LEHIGH ACRES | 905 | 58.7% | 45.0% |
| JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL OAKLAND PARK | 770 | 52.1% | 44.2% |
| DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL ARCADIA | 922 | 57.5% | 39.3% |
Matched among Florida middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Osceola County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 48.8% | #344 of 560 | #6 of 10 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 50.6% | #366 of 560 ▲ 97 | #6 of 10 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 43.1% | #422 of 560 ▼ 13 | #7 of 10 ▼ 1 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,008 | #146 of 584 | #5 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.7:1 | #218 of 547 | #7 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.6% | #295 of 553 | #4 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.2% | #247 of 565 | #4 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.3% | #106 of 379 | #4 of 8 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,008
-327 (-24%) vs 2020
-12% since 2000-01, when it was 1,144
Student : Teacher
18.7:1
was 16.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,008 | 54 | 18.7:1 | 54% (546) |
| 2023-24 | 1,145 | 64 | 17.9:1 | 73% (836) |
| 2022-23 | 1,295 | 60.5 | 21.4:1 | 75% (975) |
| 2020-21 | 1,335 | 80 | 16.7:1 | 61% (821) |
| 2017-18 | 1,297 | 79 | 16.4:1 | 44% (565) |
| 2015-16 | 1,236 | 67 | 18.4:1 | 72% (886) |
| 2010-11 | 1,201 | 66 | 18.2:1 | 70% (845) |
| 2000-01 | 1,144 | 47 | 24.3:1 | 50% (571) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL.
About HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of the public schools in KISSIMMEE, Florida. It is a medium-sized middle school. The school counts 1,008 students across grades 6 through 8. The typical figure for middle schools in Florida is about 794 students.
OSCEOLA is responsible for 83 schools, HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL included, with 75,388 students in all.
Hispanic students are the majority at HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL, with 60% of enrollment. Other groups include 20% Black, 15% White, 2% Asian, and 2% multiracial. Pick two students at random and there is a 58% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teacher staffing is 54 full-time equivalents, or about 18.7 students per teacher. This ratio sits 0.9 below the 19.6:1 average for middle schools in Florida. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 54%. That tracks the 52% average for public schools in Osceola County.
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL is graded C+ by allk12, scoring above 36% of Florida public middle schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL's average proficiency rate on state tests of 48.8% is 5.2 points below the 54.0% the model predicts from its lunch-eligibility share.
In the county around the school, Osceola County, the median household income is $72,637, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. There are 88 public schools in Osceola County, enrolling about 74,164 students in all.
The nearest public school is SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, at about 0.4 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools. The school's 48.8% average proficiency ranks 2nd among 9 nearby schools.
The federal government classifies HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL's location as Suburb: Large.
Enrollment has fallen by 327 students since 2020-21, to 1,008. The number of students per teacher rose from 16.7 to 18.7 over 4 years.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Osceola County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
427,415
Census ACS
Median income
$72,637
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
88
74,164 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in OSCEOLA
- TOHOPEKALIGA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,929 students
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- HARMONY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,673 students
- ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,596 students
- POINCIANA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,573 students
- OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,345 students
Other schools in KISSIMMEE
- TOHOPEKALIGA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,929 students
- POINCIANA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,573 students
- OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,345 students
- GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,882 students
- WESTSIDE K-8 SCHOOLElementary · 1,496 students
- RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT TAPESTRYElementary · 1,419 students
Other Horizon Middle schools
8 other US public schools in 7 states are named Horizon Middle. HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL is the 3rd largest of the 9.
- HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOLMOORHEAD, MN · 2,158 students
- HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOLBismarck, ND · 1,124 students
- Horizon Middle SchoolCOLORADO SPRINGS, CO · 773 students
- Horizon Middle SchoolAURORA, CO · 714 students
- Horizon Middle SchoolEL PASO, TX · 677 students
Nearby schools
- SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.4 mi · 906
- RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT POINCIANA1.7 mi · 879
- POINCIANA HIGH SCHOOL1.7 mi · 2,573
- REEDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.9 mi · 431
- KNIGHTS POINT K-82.1 mi · 1,239
- PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.8 mi · 753
Frequently asked questions
About HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL?
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,008 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL serve?
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL is approximately 18.7:1 (54 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL?
At HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 15% White, 60% Hispanic, 20% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL public or private?
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by OSCEOLA.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.