Is Horizon Science Academy Elementary School a good school?

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School ranks 1156 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 377 students attended Horizon Science Academy Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Horizon Science Academy Elementary School?

Students at Horizon Science Academy Elementary School are 89% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% White.

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

Summary:

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School is a public charter school in Columbus, Ohio, serving 396 students in grades 3-5. The school has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom quartile of Ohio elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

Academically, Horizon Science Academy Elementary School lags behind the state average, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state in all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 5th grade science, the school's proficiency rate was 32% compared to the state average of 64%, and in 3rd grade math, the school's proficiency rate was 39.2% compared to the state average of 62.1%. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching 22.7% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is much higher than the state average.

When comparing Horizon Science Academy Elementary School to nearby public schools, such as Hawthorne Elementary School and Northtowne Elementary School, the performance gap is significant. These nearby schools, which serve more diverse student populations, consistently outperform Horizon Science Academy Elementary School on state assessments and have lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the school's lower spending per student, at $8,248 in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to the state average, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter 3-5

2835 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43231-6033

(614) 475-4585

District: Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1156^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,832

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 377

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.1%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Horizon Science Academy Elementary School ranks worse than 73.3% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.55. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.1%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Elementary School is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Horizon Science Academy Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horizon Science Academy Elementary School is $16,832.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Science Academy Elementary School 1156^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Horizon Science Academy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Horizon Science Academy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Science Academy Elementary School 610^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2010	10.32	1510^th	1662	9.1%
2011	29.63	1335^th	1686	20.8%
2012	30.61	1353^rd	1709	20.8%
2013	20.45	1423^rd	1701	16.3%
2014	23.71	1371^st	1687	18.7%
2015	26.38	1314^th	1684	22.0%
2016	19.99	1344^th	1678	19.9%
2017	30.29	1222^nd	1651	26.0%
2018	32.05	1204^th	1636	26.4%
2019	30.83	1246^th	1676	25.7%
2021	24.74	1172^nd	1610	27.2%
2022	24.02	1202^nd	1588	24.3%
2023	25.40	1198^th	1596	24.9%
2024	28.55	1156^th	1577	26.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	39.07	99^th	174	43.1%
2019	38.03	105^th	169	37.9%
2021	29.97	125^th	183	31.7%
2022	35.21	145^th	213	31.9%
2023	23.85	195^th	239	18.4%
2024	20.55	220^th	258	14.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.27	511^th	856	40.3%
2024	25.74	698^th	900	22.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	41.17	993^rd	1465	32.2%
2019	42.39	978^th	1465	33.2%
2021	31.95	952^nd	1404	32.2%
2022	32.50	1003^rd	1419	29.3%
2023	34.38	1016^th	1447	29.8%
2024	36.45	1030^th	1484	30.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	28.68	1155^th	1518	23.9%
2019	30.22	1131^st	1502	24.7%
2021	18.14	1139^th	1467	22.4%
2022	19.58	1188^th	1488	20.2%
2023	23.29	1145^th	1483	22.8%
2024	32.89	1037^th	1466	29.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	31.24	749^th	1021	26.6%
2019	22.32	804^th	956	15.9%
2021	21.03	669^th	765	12.5%
2022	19.70	736^th	824	10.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	28.70	1164^th	1536	24.2%
2019	29.35	1166^th	1535	24.0%
2021	21.36	1130^th	1499	24.6%
2022	22.55	1159^th	1518	23.6%
2023	20.52	1189^th	1498	20.6%
2024	20.54	1186^th	1485	20.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	65.31	177^th	598	70.4%
2019	66.17	153^rd	605	74.7%
2021	61.75	128^th	533	76.0%
2022	60.10	185^th	601	69.2%
2023	62.96	157^th	610	74.3%
2024	64.98	159^th	603	73.6%

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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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by a parent
Monday, June 16, 2014

My child has excelled at this school. The teachers really care and are absolutely marvelous! As for the 1 star rating, I am not sure. My older son attended an elementary school located in a suburban area that is actually rated 4 stars, and this school is MUCH better! It is ran better, the teachers are better, it just all around a better school. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

i'm very pleased with the educational and social direction my daughter is going. Confused on why the rating is so low. This is an excellent school from the parking lot to the after school program. The rating of excellent has been recognized for the last 2 years. It has been nominated as a School of Promise. The education process is paid off with scholarships from renowned colleges. I would give this institution a second look. You possibly could be overlooking a phenemonal opportunity for your child. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	12	157	3	11	3	n/a	n/a	8	194
2010	22	166	4	10	1	n/a	n/a	8	211
2011	32	230	6	12	1	0	9	0	290
2012	30	316	5	22	1	0	10	0	384
2013	18	438	5	24	1	0	11	0	497
2014	26	472	6	21	1	1	12	0	539
2015	20	490	3	18	1	1	11	0	544
2016	13	513	4	21	0	2	9	0	562
2017	9	469	1	24	0	2	7	0	512
2018	18	645	4	28	0	1	12	0	708
2019	9	449	1	20	0	1	5	0	485
2020	9	450	4	20	0	0	18	0	501
2021	10	386	3	16	0	0	20	0	435
2022	9	390	4	18	0	0	16	0	437
2023	8	351	3	21	0	0	13	0	396
2024	5	336	2	16	0	0	18	0	377

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	194	11.0	17.6	102.7
2010	211	18.0	11.7	102.5
2011	290	18.0	16.1	99
2012	384	25.0	15.3	95.6
2013	497	25.0	19.8	73.8
2014	539	24.0	22.4	68.1
2015	544	n/a	n/a	67.5
2016	562	29.0	19.3	93.1
2017	512	33.0	15.5	n/a
2018	708	42.0	16.8	n/a
2019	485	27.0	17.9	n/a
2020	501	35.0	14.3	86.8
2021	435	34.0	12.7	n/a
2022	437	29.0	15.0	n/a
2023	396	34.0	11.6	97
2024	377	35.0	10.7	94.2

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	194	11.0	17.6	102.7
2010	211	18.0	11.7	102.5
2011	290	18.0	16.1	99
2012	384	25.0	15.3	95.6
2013	497	25.0	19.8	73.8
2014	539	24.0	22.4	68.1
2015	544	n/a	n/a	67.5
2016	562	29.0	19.3	93.1
2017	512	33.0	15.5	n/a
2018	708	42.0	16.8	n/a
2019	485	27.0	17.9	n/a
2020	501	35.0	14.3	86.8
2021	435	34.0	12.7	n/a
2022	437	29.0	15.0	n/a
2023	396	34.0	11.6	97
2024	377	35.0	10.7	94.2

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 Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,248
2022	$10,808
2023	$13,519
2024	$16,832

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1246^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1198^th of 1596 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy Elementary School)	46.7	41	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy Elementary School)	52.9	47	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy Elementary School)	75.2	42.9	32.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy Elementary School)	51.3	41.2	10.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Horizon Science Academy Elementary School)	41.1	35.6	5.5%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy Elementary School)	42.7	34.5	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy Elementary School)	51	47.1	3.9%
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	485	396	18.4%
African American	449	351	21.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	20	21	5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	9	8	11.1%
Two or More Races	5	13	160%

Schools Near Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

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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 (2024)
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 Elementary School	Public, Charter	3-5	2835 Morse Rd	Columbus	43231	Franklin County	Horizon Science Academy Elementary School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 475-4585	377	35	10.7	94.2%	5 (1.3%)	336 (89.1%)	16 (4.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)	28.6	1156^th of 1577 public elementary schools	26.7%		25.4	1198^th of 1596 public elementary schools	24.9%	42	32.0		39.2	57.5	36.9				43.2	52.2	61.2				$16,832
Horizon Science Academy Primary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	2899 Morse Rd	Columbus	43231	Franklin County	Horizon Science Academy Primary	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 532-3311	386	28	13.7	85.5%	7 (1.8%)	339 (87.8%)	25 (6.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)								(n/a)															$11,423
Northtowne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4767 Northtowne Blvd	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5488	299	16	19.2		15 (5.0%)	183 (61.2%)	65 (21.7%)	23 (7.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	9.4	1415^th of 1577 public elementary schools	10.3%		13.6	1341^st of 1596 public elementary schools	16.0%	74	7.3		26.3	27.8	0.0				28.9	44.4	43.9				$12,944
Columbus Bilingual Academy-North	Public, Charter	K-8	2100 Morse Rd	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	Columbus Bilingual Academy-North	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 547-4500	516	14	36.8		13 (2.5%)	30 (5.8%)	466 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	32.8	1106^th of 1577 public elementary schools	29.9%		27.5	1175^th of 1596 public elementary schools	26.4%	69	64.9	73.3	70.8	38.1	59.5	15.9	24.3	10.0	41.7	31.0	56.8	27.3	37.8	36.7	$9,299
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy	Public, Charter	K-7	4656 Heaton Rd	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	Imagine Columbus Primary Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 433-7510	246	11	22.3		2 (0.8%)	113 (45.9%)	4 (1.6%)	127 (51.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.8	1476^th of 1577 public elementary schools	6.4%		8.7	1438^th of 1596 public elementary schools	9.9%	38	22.7		16.7	6.5	22.7	4.2	4.5		16.7	22.6	40.9	20.8	27.3		$12,698
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1875 Morse Rd	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 318-0600	161	19	8.4		3 (1.9%)	127 (78.9%)	18 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	12 (7.5%)	70.2	533^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	66.2%		31.4	1137^th of 1596 public elementary schools	28.8%	604	62.5		62.5	93.3	56.3	70.6	64.3		94.1	81.3	62.5	64.7	42.9		$13,127
Minerva France Elementary School	Public	K-5	4990 Farview Rd	Columbus	43231	Franklin County	Westerville City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(614) 797-7500	534	26	20.6	68.9%	113 (21.2%)	226 (42.3%)	50 (9.4%)	94 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.6%)	65.5	645^th of 1577 public elementary schools	59.1%		65.1	671^st of 1596 public elementary schools	58.0%	26	63.9		69.3	84.4	62.5				61.4	78.9	72.2				$11,871
Avalon Elementary School	Public	K-3	5220 Avalon Ave	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5361	362	19	19.0		25 (6.9%)	197 (54.4%)	90 (24.9%)	30 (8.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.2%)								(n/a)			43.3						53.7						$14,784
Kids Care Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	3360 Kohr Blvd	Columbus	43224	Franklin County	Kids Care Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 498-0220	134	4	33.5		6 (4.5%)	68 (50.7%)	60 (44.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.8	1300^th of 1577 public elementary schools	17.6%		14.1	1334^th of 1596 public elementary schools	16.4%	34	0.0		55.6	50.0	7.1				27.8	40.0	42.9				$10,411
Innis Elementary School	Public	K-5	3399 Kohr Blvd	Columbus	43224	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5462	208	12	17.3		21 (10.1%)	102 (49.0%)	54 (26.0%)	10 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.1%)	8.7	1434^th of 1577 public elementary schools	9.1%		10.3	1406^th of 1596 public elementary schools	11.9%	28	4.2		20.8	30.8	12.5				41.7	35.9	34.8				$17,036

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