- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kissimmee, FL
Horizon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120147003008
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-150 students YoY
Horizon Middle School shrank from 1,295 students in 2022-23 to 1,145 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-150 students YoY 120147003008 · Kissimmee, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,008 enr · 16.8:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Horizon Middle School shrank from 1,295 students in 2022-23 to 1,145 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Horizon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- This school 1,008
Horizon Middle School
1,008 students
What this shows Horizon Middle School reports 1,008 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Middle School compares
Horizon Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,008
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Florida - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 232 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
African American 19.6%
White 15.5%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Horizon Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,008 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Middle School
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has 1,008 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,295 (2022-23) → 1,145 (2023-24), down 150.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Middle School?
67.9% of students at Horizon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon Middle School rank among middle schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Kissimmee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kissimmee on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Horizon Middle School, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.