Serving 48 students in grades 3-11, New Horizons 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
New Horizons ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-11
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7928 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
48%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Horizons's ranking?
New Horizons is ranked #7928 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend New Horizons?
48 students attend New Horizons.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of New Horizons students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Horizons?
New Horizons has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Horizons offer ?
New Horizons offers enrollment in grades 3-11
What school district is New Horizons part of?
New Horizons is part of Orenda Charter School District.
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