Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Horizon Science Academy Toledo Downtown ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
59%
17%
White
15%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Horizon Science Academy Toledo Downtown School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Toledo Downtown?
277 students attend Horizon Science Academy Toledo Downtown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Horizon Science Academy Toledo Downtown students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Science Academy Toledo Downtown?
Horizon Science Academy Toledo Downtown has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon Science Academy Toledo Downtown offer ?
Horizon Science Academy Toledo Downtown offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Horizon Science Academy Toledo Downtown part of?
Horizon Science Academy Toledo Downtown is part of Horizon Science Academy Toledo Downtown School District.
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