Horizon Middle School
Kissimmee, FL · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Horizon Middle School is a middle school located in Kissimmee, Florida. The school serves 1,295 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 41/100 (D), Horizon Middle School performs below the state average for Florida. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Horizon Middle School has a DataScore of 41/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Horizon Middle School has 1,295 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1.
Horizon Middle School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -3.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Horizon Middle School is part of the Osceola in Kissimmee, Florida. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.