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Horizon Middle School

Public | 6-7 | 920 students

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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 83% in 2011.

445 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

440 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

418 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

417 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

418 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students69%
Female68%
Male70%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special education25%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English75%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students75%
Female81%
Male70%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education27%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)29%
Proficient in English86%
Migrant67%
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students79%
Female78%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education26%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English82%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students85%
Female84%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education53%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English90%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education59%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English98%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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
Hispanic 96% 48%
White 3% 34%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 24%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 86%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 16%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 38%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 7%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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400 Kenazo Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
Phone: (915) 926-4700

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