Horizon Middle School serves 80 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
79%
13%
White
19%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
80 students attend Horizon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Horizon Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horizon Middle School offer ?
Horizon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Horizon Middle School part of?
Horizon Middle School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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