Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

Summary:

Horizon Science Academy-Dayton is a public charter elementary school serving around 200 students in grades K-5 in Dayton, Ohio. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Ohio elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Horizon Science Academy-Dayton faces significant challenges, particularly in the areas of chronic absenteeism and academic performance. The school has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 51.8% to 70.9% over the past 5 school years, which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on Ohio state tests are very low across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 11.1% of 5th graders proficient in science in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 64%. The school's performance is especially low for its African American and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, which rank in the bottom 30-50% of Ohio elementary schools.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Deca Prep, North Dayton School of Discovery, and Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy, generally outperform Horizon Science Academy-Dayton on academic metrics, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that factors beyond student demographics, such as school leadership, curriculum, and instructional practices, may be contributing to the differences in performance. Addressing the chronic absenteeism and implementing effective school improvement strategies should be top priorities for Horizon Science Academy-Dayton.

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Public, Charter K-5

4751 Sue Ann Blvd
Dayton, OH 45415-1171

(937) 277-1177

District: Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

SchoolDigger Rank:
1332^nd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 200

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.5%

White:

6.0%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.5%

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Compare Details Horizon Science Academy-Dayton ranks worse than 84.5% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.54. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Horizon Science Academy-Dayton:

SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Science Academy-Dayton 1332^nd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Horizon Science Academy-Dayton in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Science Academy-Dayton 701^st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2007	14.62	1426^th	1609	11.4%
2009	4.58	1535^th	1610	4.7%
2010	10.47	1508^th	1662	9.3%
2011	17.29	1457^th	1686	13.6%
2012	27.24	1384^th	1709	19.0%
2013	3.28	1637^th	1701	3.8%
2014	2.43	1637^th	1687	3.0%
2015	11.78	1500^th	1684	10.9%
2016	7.93	1548^th	1678	7.7%
2017	5.30	1578^th	1651	4.4%
2018	3.37	1599^th	1636	2.3%
2019	2.01	1665^th	1676	0.7%
2021	4.95	1571^st	1610	2.4%
2022	6.98	1478^th	1588	6.9%
2023	5.71	1514^th	1596	5.1%
2024	14.54	1332^nd	1577	15.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	4.69	1433^rd	1465	2.2%
2019	2.74	1453^rd	1465	0.8%
2021	5.20	1381^st	1404	1.6%
2022	8.40	1319^th	1419	7.0%
2023	7.26	1366^th	1447	5.6%
2024	17.95	1237^th	1484	16.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	3.89	1472^nd	1518	3.0%
2019	1.32	1495^th	1502	0.5%
2021	3.77	1436^th	1467	2.1%
2022	6.43	1394^th	1488	6.3%
2023	3.36	1448^th	1483	2.4%
2024	12.78	1268^th	1466	13.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	2.88	1513^th	1536	1.5%
2019	1.53	1530^th	1535	0.3%
2022	5.14	1435^th	1518	5.5%
2023	10.30	1316^th	1498	12.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	15.17	554^th	598	7.4%
2019	7.44	602^nd	605	0.5%
2021	15.75	512^th	533	3.9%
2022	22.38	485^th	601	19.3%
2023	19.01	525^th	610	13.9%
2024	40.09	329^th	603	45.4%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	18	74	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	3	99
2007	18	190	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	7	220
2008	24	153	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	7	189
2009	34	146	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	17	204
2010	50	112	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	10	176
2011	15	128	0	7	0	1	5	0	156
2012	18	123	1	8	1	1	8	0	160
2013	16	125	0	6	0	0	2	0	149
2014	15	139	2	3	0	0	4	0	163
2015	13	151	0	4	0	0	7	0	175
2016	21	129	0	7	0	0	13	0	170
2017	19	131	0	6	0	0	12	0	168
2018	12	150	0	7	0	2	14	0	185
2019	15	143	0	6	0	1	8	0	173
2020	10	142	0	2	0	1	8	0	163
2021	12	127	0	8	0	0	6	0	153
2022	10	160	0	4	0	0	10	0	184
2023	12	173	0	9	0	0	6	0	200

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	99	11.0	9.0	100
2007	220	20.0	11.0	82.6
2008	189	9.6	19.7	n/a
2009	204	13.8	14.8	94.1
2010	176	12.0	14.6	104.2
2011	156	12.0	13.0	98.1
2012	160	16.0	10.0	98.1
2013	149	16.0	9.3	98
2014	163	10.0	16.3	98.2
2015	175	n/a	n/a	91.4
2016	170	14.0	12.1	96.5
2017	168	13.0	12.9	n/a
2018	185	12.0	15.4	n/a
2019	173	12.0	14.4	n/a
2020	163	8.0	20.3	n/a
2021	153	10.0	15.3	n/a
2022	184	10.0	18.4	n/a
2023	200	12.0	16.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	99	11.0	9.0	100
2007	220	20.0	11.0	82.6
2008	189	9.6	19.7	n/a
2009	204	13.8	14.8	94.1
2010	176	12.0	14.6	104.2
2011	156	12.0	13.0	98.1
2012	160	16.0	10.0	98.1
2013	149	16.0	9.3	98
2014	163	10.0	16.3	98.2
2015	175	n/a	n/a	91.4
2016	170	14.0	12.1	96.5
2017	168	13.0	12.9	n/a
2018	185	12.0	15.4	n/a
2019	173	12.0	14.4	n/a
2020	163	8.0	20.3	n/a
2021	153	10.0	15.3	n/a
2022	184	10.0	18.4	n/a
2023	200	12.0	16.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,883
2022	$12,129
2023	$12,742

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1665^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1514^th of 1596 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Dayton)	20	10.5	9.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Dayton)	25	21.1	3.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Dayton)	9.1	4.5	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Dayton)	4.5	13.6	9.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Horizon Science Academy-Dayton)	10.3	25	14.7%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy-Dayton)	10.3	14.3	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy-Dayton)	24.1	28.6	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	173	200	15.6%
African American	143	173	21%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	9	50%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	15	12	20%
Two or More Races	8	6	25%

Schools Near Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
Horizon Science Academy-Dayton	Public, Charter	K-5	4751 Sue Ann Blvd	Dayton	45415	Montgomery County	Horizon Science Academy-Dayton	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 277-1177	200	12	16.6		12 (6.0%)	173 (86.5%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	14.5	1332^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	15.5%		5.7	1514^th of 1596 public elementary schools	5.1%	182	11.1		30.0	30.0	44.4				33.3	30.0	50.0				$12,742
Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	440 Shoup Mill Rd	Dayton	45415	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-5840	214	17	12.5		16 (7.5%)	186 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.6%)	12.5	1364^th of 1577 public elementary schools	13.5%		13.2	1347^th of 1596 public elementary schools	15.6%	17	7.9		15.2	18.5	28.9	27.8	5.0		32.6	37.0	47.4	27.8	30.0		$20,471
Richard Allen Preparatory	Public, Charter	K-8	545 Odlin Ave	Dayton	45405	Montgomery County	Richard Allen Preparatory	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 951-2800	451	26	17.3		2 (0.4%)	435 (96.5%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	6.1	1492^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	5.4%		8.6	1440^th of 1596 public elementary schools	9.8%	52	8.3	14.8	13.0	4.4	20.8	6.7	9.1	7.4	37.0	23.4	37.5	10.0	21.2	11.1	$11,633
Klepinger Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	3650 Klepinger Rd	Dayton	45416	Montgomery County	Klepinger Community School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 610-1710	537	9	59.6		5 (0.9%)	524 (97.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	7.1	1468^th of 1577 public elementary schools	6.9%		5.8	1508^th of 1596 public elementary schools	5.5%	40	5.3	5.4	4.1	35.2	25.0	18.4	26.9	1.8	9.4	22.2	34.2	9.3	13.7	8.9	$9,334
Summit Academy Community School - Dayton	Public, Charter	K-8	4128 Cedar Ridge Rd	Dayton	45414	Montgomery County	Summit Academy Community School - Dayton	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 278-4298	61	8	8.1		26 (42.6%)	23 (37.7%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (14.8%)								(n/a)		0.0					0.0	0.0					0.0	0.0	$9,358
Valerie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3871 Yellowstone Ave	Dayton	45416	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-5390	547	40	13.6		35 (6.4%)	455 (83.2%)	20 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.8%)	7	1470^th of 1577 public elementary schools	6.8%		9	1430^th of 1596 public elementary schools	10.4%	40	9.5		32.8	19.4	17.5	9.5			31.0	27.4	14.3	17.5			$14,275
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2314 Elsmere Ave	Dayton	45406	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-4590	472	29	16.2		55 (11.7%)	376 (79.7%)	23 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	4.3	1526^th of 1577 public elementary schools	3.2%		4.1	1542^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	3.4%	16	10.0		22.2	11.1	8.0	4.2			29.6	13.3	28.0	10.4			$14,655
North Dayton School of Discovery	Public, Charter	K-8	3901 Turner Rd	Dayton	45415	Montgomery County	North Dayton School of Discovery	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 278-6671	563	38	15.0		33 (5.9%)	454 (80.6%)	17 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (10.5%)	43.3	1001^st of 1577 public elementary schools	36.5%		48	956^th of 1596 public elementary schools	40.1%	45	24.2	38.3	82.1	57.8	11.1	17.8	23.8	21.3	89.7	62.2	74.6	33.3	34.9	19.1	$11,758
Belle Haven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4401 Free Pike	Dayton	45416	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-4220	449	28	16.0		22 (4.9%)	396 (88.2%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	4.9	1518^th of 1577 public elementary schools	3.7%		5.2	1521^st of 1596 public elementary schools	4.7%	3	7.0		22.2	14.0	9.1	6.5			24.4	29.3	27.3	10.9			$15,288
Northridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2011 Timber Ln	Dayton	45414	Montgomery County	Northridge Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 275-7469	734	42	17.4		361 (49.2%)	237 (32.3%)	36 (4.9%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (12.4%)	9.7	1410^th of 1577 public elementary schools	10.6%		9.2	1425^th of 1596 public elementary schools	10.7%	15	24.2		28.4	31.0	12.5				41.8	29.3	33.3				$15,951

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What is the racial makeup of Horizon Science Academy-Dayton?

Students at Horizon Science Academy-Dayton are 87% African American, 6% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Horizon Science Academy-Dayton a good school?

Horizon Science Academy-Dayton ranks in the bottom 15.5% of Ohio elementary schools.

How many students attend Horizon Science Academy-Dayton?

In the 2022-23 school year, 200 students attended Horizon Science Academy-Dayton.

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