Horizon Montessori Public Schools, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Horizon Montessori Public Schools

Horizon Montessori Public Schools is a pre-K through middle school district serving a student population of roughly fourteen hundred across four open campuses in Hidalgo County, Texas. The district's name and structure reflect its pedagogical foundation: all schools use the Montessori method as their core teaching approach.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with substantial representation of Asian, Black, and white students as well. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner status were not available, limiting a full picture of economic and linguistic diversity, though the district serves a region with significant bilingual populations. The district does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate is available.

On the most recent state assessments, Horizon's proficiency results show uneven performance across grades and subjects. In English language arts, the district demonstrates stronger results in the middle elementary grades, particularly in fourth and fifth grades, with proficiency dropping in the upper middle school years. Mathematics proficiency is lower overall, declining notably from fourth grade onward, with sixth and eighth grades showing especially weak results. Science testing data were available only for grades five and eight, and both yielded low proficiency rates. Social studies results, measured only in eighth grade, were similarly low. Taken as a whole, the district's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Hidalgo County's districts, yet absolute performance remains modest, with fewer than half of students reaching grade-level proficiency in most tested areas.

A notable strength is the district's chronic absenteeism rate, which ranks in the top quartile within the county. This suggests students are attending school regularly, an important foundation for learning.

Spending per student falls in the lower range compared to other county districts, which a parent may want to explore further to understand how the district manages its resources.

The district operates multiple Montessori campuses, which represents a deliberate choice about instructional philosophy and student experience. Montessori environments typically feature mixed-age groupings, hands-on learning materials, and individualized pacing. This pedagogical approach suits some families and learners well; prospective parents should understand that it differs substantially from traditional classroom structure and may want to visit a campus to see how the model works in practice.

District-level strategic priorities and recent operational changes were not located in available sources, so a parent seeking details about the district's vision or any recent shifts should reach out directly to the district office.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,424

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 81%

Black 6%

White 6%

Asian 4%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

—

41%

Gr 4

46%

67%

Gr 5

67%

80%

Gr 6

52%

67%

Gr 7

53%

62%

Gr 8

23%

68%

Math

Gr 3

—

33%

Gr 4

45%

54%

Gr 5

33%

50%

Gr 6

13%

25%

Gr 7

26%

43%

Gr 8

22%

47%

Science

Gr 5

21%

25%

Gr 8

29%

58%

Social studies

Gr 8

21%

33%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

51%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

24%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

60%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

30%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

48%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

24%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

18%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

13%

—

Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

HORIZON MONTESSORI - STEM ACADEMY

HORIZON MONTESSORI II - STEM ACADEMY

HORIZON MONTESSORI III - STEM ACADEMY

HORIZON MONTESSORI PEARLAND - STEM ACADEMY

HORIZON H S HARLINGEN

HORIZON H S WESLACO

HORIZON H S MCALLEN

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

5 grades reported

47%

Grade 4

37%

Grade 5

16%

Grade 6

31%

Grade 7

31%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

51%

Grade 4

70%

Grade 5

55%

Grade 6

56%

Grade 7

40%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

22%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

26%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.