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Horizon Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1252 students

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Posted January 29, 2010

They have a great music program, led by Mr. Cole. They have very good classes that get right down to the point.


Posted September 16, 2009

They have a great music program for homeschoolers!
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

364 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

383 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

365 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

339 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

389 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

382 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
50%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students72%
Female74%
Male71%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Native American53%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners9%
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
Native American31%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Economically non-disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners9%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant69%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students71%
Female71%
Male70%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
Native American27%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Economically non-disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners10%
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant71%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

393 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
46%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
54%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

401 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

400 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students61%
Female57%
Male64%
Black45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
Native American31%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Economically non-disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners22%
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant61%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female66%
Male66%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native American14%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners18%
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant66%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students64%
Female63%
Male64%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native American31%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities70%
English language learners5%
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant64%

Science

All Students41%
Female35%
Male45%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic16%
Native American18%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Economically non-disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English43%
Non-migrant41%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 76%
Hispanic 7% 6%
Black 4% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 30%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3601 12th Ave South
Moorhead, MN 56560
Phone: (218) 284-7300

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