Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities

Summary:

Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is a public charter elementary school in Richfield, Minnesota, serving 74 students in grades K-6, with a predominantly African American student population of 85.14%. Despite its small class sizes, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with significantly lower proficiency rates in Math and Reading compared to the state averages, particularly for its African American and low-income students.

Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities stands out from the nearby schools, such as Seven Hills -Bloomington Elementary and Partnership Academy Inc., which have more diverse student populations. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (95.95%) suggests that it is serving a community with significant socioeconomic challenges. While the school's relatively low student-to-teacher ratio may indicate a focus on providing more individualized attention, the persistent low academic performance indicates that this approach alone may not be sufficient to address the underlying issues.

The challenges faced by Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities are particularly concerning, as the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Minnesota elementary schools for the past four years. This persistent low performance, coupled with the demographic differences compared to nearby schools, suggests that a more comprehensive approach to addressing the unique needs of the school's community may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements in student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 7735 2nd Ave S.
       Richfield, MN  55423-8888


(612) 712-5252

District: Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities

SchoolDigger Rank:
863rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  123

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.1%
Hispanic:
5.7%
White:
3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities ranks worse than 98% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.21. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities:

SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities 863rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities in the ranking list.)

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Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities:

SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities 456th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities

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Rank History for all students at Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 3.11 848th 869 2.4%
2022 4.97 819th 858 4.5%
2023 2.56 833rd 845 1.4%
2024 3.21 863rd 881 2.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.96 256th 303 15.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.95 653rd 683 4.4%
2022 15.49 603rd 663 9.0%
2024 6.75 768th 793 3.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.65 289th 310 6.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 3 29 0 5 0 0 0 0 37
2021 5 67 0 13 0 0 0 0 85
2022 4 49 1 12 0 0 1 0 67
2023 3 63 1 7 0 0 0 0 74
2024 4 112 0 7 0 0 0 0 123

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 37 6.1 6.0 86.5
2021 85 7.7 11.0 95.3
2022 67 11.0 6.0 88.1
2023 74 5.0 14.6 95.9
2024 123 9.6 12.7 36.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 37 6.1 6.0 86.5
2021 85 7.7 11.0 95.3
2022 67 11.0 6.0 88.1
2023 74 5.0 14.6 95.9
2024 123 9.6 12.7 36.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities ranks in the bottom 2.0% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 123 students attended Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities.

Students at Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities are 91% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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