Enrollment
295
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390047005029 Charter school
Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School — Cleveland, OH
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School reports 295 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 44% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 295 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School spends $16,108 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.2% from local sources (property taxes), 60.6% from the state, and 39.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 44% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 31% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
— 44% below state mean
Top 5% in Ohio — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
45.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,108
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 295 Top 31% in Ohio — larger than 69% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 10.3:1 -44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390047005029
Student demographics
African American 90.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 90.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 295:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.4%
In-school suspensions 73
Out-of-school suspensions 86
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School, which includes Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School.
$16,108
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 60.6%
Federal 39.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School?
Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School has 295 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 44% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School is African American at 90.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School?
Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.