Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School

Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School is the sole school in this data set, serving grades K-8 as a public charter school in the Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School district. While the school has a favorable student-teacher ratio and per-student spending, it faces significant challenges, including alarmingly low test scores, an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, and a student population that is overwhelmingly African American.

The school's test scores are well below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 65.5%. This poor academic performance is likely exacerbated by the school's chronic absenteeism rate of nearly 50%, which is nearly double the state average. Additionally, the school serves a student population that is 92.51% African American, raising questions about equity and access to quality education for this demographic.

Despite the school's relatively low spending per student and favorable student-teacher ratio, the data suggests that the school's resources are not the primary driver of its poor performance. Instead, factors such as curriculum, instruction, and support services may need to be examined to address the school's significant academic and attendance challenges. Addressing these issues should be a top priority for the school and district leadership to ensure that all students at Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School have access to a high-quality education.