Enrollment
326
Elementary
DISTRICT 291 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HORIZON MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 480006511509
Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy
1223 SUGARCANE DR, WESLACO, TX 78599 · (956) 969-0044 · Hidalgo County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL326 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 32% of Texas public elementary 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.
- A-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
270 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 63 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 41 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 33 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 31 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 34 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 27 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 24 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 28 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 21 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 24 | 7% |
This year's kindergarten class (41) is 71% larger than its 8th grade class (24).
Student demographics
7%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 63% · 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
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STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
43.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +20.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
47.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +37.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 43 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 47 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 20 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 37 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 18.0% | 25.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Mathematics | 16.0% | 31.0% | 34.0% | 19.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 43.0% | 47.0% |
| 2024-25 | 42.0% | 30.0% |
| 2023-24 | 40.0% | 38.0% |
| 2022-23 | 32.0% | 21.0% |
| 2021-22 | 27.0% | 13.0% |
| 2020-21 | 23.0% | 10.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. 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
33.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
38.3%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-4.7pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 34% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 38% typical for Texas 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 Texas'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 Montessori II - STEM Academy
Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy's state test result (33.6% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy this school | 326 | 82.8% | 33.6% |
| Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy MCALLEN | 331 | 81.3% | 48.2% |
| Hilda C Escobar/Alicia C Rios Elementary School MISSION | 345 | 82.6% | 38.1% |
| Pete Gallego Elementary School EAGLE PASS | 327 | 81.0% | 45.3% |
| Carrillo Elementary School HOUSTON | 346 | 82.9% | 38.9% |
| Brillante Academy MISSION | 354 | 83.9% | N/A |
Matched among Texas elementary 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 Montessori II - STEM Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Hidalgo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 33.6% | #3,303 of 4,401 | #157 of 181 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 47.0% | #2,005 of 4,466 ▲ 1,699 | #102 of 183 ▲ 67 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 43.0% | #3,293 of 4,466 ▼ 37 | #145 of 183 ▲ 4 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +18.5pp | #593 of 3,998 | #23 of 180 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 326 | #4,031 of 4,938 | #176 of 192 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #2,283 of 4,622 | #47 of 185 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 6.6% | #4,249 of 4,628 | #48 of 185 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 82.8% | #1,745 of 4,789 | #149 of 190 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.9% | #898 of 1,307 | #29 of 53 |
Ranked against other public elementary 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
326
-14 (-4%) vs 2020
+45% since 2010-11, when it was 225
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 14.8:1
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 | 326 | 22 | 14.8:1 | 83% (270) |
| 2023-24 | 347 | 26.2 | 13.3:1 | 88% (304) |
| 2022-23 | 345 | 25.8 | 13.4:1 | 76% (263) |
| 2020-21 | 340 | 23 | 14.8:1 | 71% (240) |
| 2017-18 | 305 | 17.5 | 17.4:1 | 77% (236) |
| 2015-16 | 336 | 19 | 17.7:1 | 83% (279) |
| 2010-11 | 225 | 13 | 17.3:1 | 81% (183) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (305 to 326); teachers up 25% (17.5 to 22).
About Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy
Among the schools in WESLACO, Texas, is Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy, a low-enrollment elementary school. The school counted 326 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 8. It has 37% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Texas (about 519).
The district, HORIZON MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOLS, operates 4 schools serving 1,164 students.
The share of Hispanic students at Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy is 97%. Enrollment also includes 2% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 7%.
For every teacher at Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy, there are about 14.8 students; the school has 22 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among elementary schools in Texas is similar, at 15.1:1. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 83%. The figure for public schools in Hidalgo County is close, at 85%.
Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy earns a C on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 32% of Texas public elementary schools.
Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy is 4.7 points below its predicted average proficiency rate across its state test results (33.6% versus 38.3%), which places it in neither the top nor the bottom 10% in Texas.
The school's county is Hidalgo County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $54,338, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 23% of people live in poverty. There are 364 public schools in the county, enrolling about 212,859, Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy among them.
Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy's closest public school neighbor is Beatriz G Garza Middle School, about 0.2 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools. Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy ranks 7th of 8 among nearby schools on average proficiency, with 33.6% against a local average of 47.5%.
Locale data from NCES put Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more (Suburb: Large). This is a charter school, which is a tuition-free public school operating under a charter.
Federal enrollment counts fell from 340 (2020-21) to 326 (2024-25).
This page is set up for the Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy community to discuss homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Hidalgo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
891,977
Census ACS
Median income
$54,338
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
23%
Below federal line
Schools in county
364
212,859 students
Quick facts
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- Weslaco High SchoolHigh · 2,699 students
- Weslaco East High SchoolHigh · 2,066 students
- Memorial Elementary SchoolElementary · 1,109 students
- Dr R E Margo Elementary SchoolElementary · 1,085 students
- Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,060 students
- Beatriz G Garza Middle SchoolMiddle · 919 students
Nearby schools
- Beatriz G Garza Middle School0.2 mi · 919
- Cleckler/Heald Elementary School0.2 mi · 909
- Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School0.8 mi · 552
- Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr Elementary School0.9 mi · 685
- Weslaco High School1.1 mi · 2,699
- Hidalgo County Boot Camp1.2 mi · 11
Frequently asked questions
About Horizon Montessori II - STEM AcademyHow many students attend Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy?
Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy enrolls approximately 326 students in grades PK-08.
Is Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy have?
Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy employs 22 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy?
At Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy, the student body is approximately 2% White, 97% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy in?
Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy is part of HORIZON MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.