Summary:
The Moorhead Area Public Schools district in Minnesota has only one middle school, Horizon Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has a diverse student population, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years and consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests in Math, Reading, and Science.
Horizon Middle School's student body is 66.87% White, 11.17% African American, 11.72% Hispanic, 1.02% Asian, 2.92% Native American, 0.23% Pacific Islander, and 6.07% two or more races. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (48.19%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant number of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This may be contributing to the school's academic challenges, as its proficiency rates in core subjects are well below the state averages.
The data suggests that Horizon Middle School is facing significant challenges, with a declining statewide ranking and underperforming test scores. The school's diverse student population and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be contributing factors to these issues, and the district may need to explore strategies to address the school's resource constraints and provide additional support to help improve student outcomes.
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