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Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy

1223 Sugarcane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6883 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
41%
35-39%
51%
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy's ranking?
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy is ranked #6883 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy?
347 students attend Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy?
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy offer ?
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy part of?
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy is part of Horizon Montessori School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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