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Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School

Charter | 6-8 | 167 students

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Posted October 23, 2009

I have six children attending this school. I think most of the teachers care about providing an education and others are there just for the pay. I think they should be more concerning of how they treat some of the kids and look into finding a new way for field trips it is very unfair for some of the children when the teachers pick and choose who they will let go.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2007

My daughter is a student at HSA-Denison. She has been in private, Catholic, Baptist and now HSA. This is the best school by far that she has attended. The school has caring and concerned teachers. I do wish more parents would get involved, we have PTO once a month, with just a handful of parents showing up. The field trips are amazing, makes me wish I was a kid again. I was able to chaperone one field trip. Anyone in the Cleveland area looking for a middle school should really consider HSA, you will not be disappointed.
—Submitted by proud mother of an HSA student, a parent


Posted April 17, 2007

My family moved from a suburban area in which the school district was failing miserably. Although, my daughter was a continuos Honor Roll Student, her academic desire was decreasing. Due to other issues, we moved to Cleveland. I immediately sought a better school alternative than Cleveland which we are aware is failing also. By God's Grace,I found Horizon Science Academy Middle School. Since Jan. 2007, I have been absolutely pleased beyond words! The staff are awesome. They truly care about the students. It shows in their curriculum, their communication w/parents & students and the increased desire of knowledge that my daughter has demonstrated. Parental involvement is encouraged and received. Quality of education is exceptional. Although, there could be more extra-activities. However, since it is a small setting and not within a typical school bldg. This is understood. I am confident that the Best Is Yet To Come!
—Submitted by S R, a parent


Posted March 27, 2007

In the first year, school is rated as 'Continuous Improvement'. They are shooting for being an 'Excellent' school. I have full belief in the school. They are really working too hard to make it happen. I am fully satisfied with the education my child is getting and the afterschool activities there.
—Submitted by Tim Crasford, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female86%
Male95%
Black, non-Hispanic91%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled91%

Reading

All Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
Black, non-Hispanic84%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students64%
Female68%
Male60%
Black, non-Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled64%

Reading

All Students77%
Female86%
Male68%
Black, non-Hispanic81%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students74%
Female78%
Male70%
Black, non-Hispanic76%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled72%

Reading

All Students91%
Female>95%
Male87%
Black, non-Hispanic91%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled>95%

Science

All Students58%
Female59%
Male57%
Black, non-Hispanic56%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Above Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 6AboveMet
Grade 7MetMet
Grade 8MetAbove

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
93 (2011)
 
90 (2010)
 
88 (2009)
 
85 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 93% 16%
Hispanic 4% 3%
White 4% 76%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 73%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 6%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 6N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 19%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 94%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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6100 South Marginal Rd
Cleveland, OH 44103
Phone: (216) 432-9940

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