Horizon Middle School

Horizon Middle School serves 2,167 students in grades 5-8 in Moorhead, Minnesota, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1 and 122 full-time equivalent teachers. This large public middle school ranks in the 36th percentile statewide, placing 1,305th out of 2,027 Minnesota schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. Academically, the school has room for growth, with 45% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and 37% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics across all grade levels.

These results indicate opportunities for continued focus on student development and academic support. The school draws from a diverse community where 40% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income is $70,107. With a median home value of $237,200, the surrounding ZIP code of 56560 houses 43,860 residents, though 17.9% face economic challenges with incomes below the poverty line.

Horizon Middle School operates in Moorhead's mid-size suburban setting, serving families across Clay County in this vibrant Minnesota community along the Red River.

Horizon Middle School is a large school with 2,167 students enrolled. Larger schools typically offer a wider range of academic programs, electives, and extracurricular activities. Parents may want to ask about how the school maintains a sense of community and ensures students don't get lost in the crowd.