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#640 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 32% in state
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
Elementary School · Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities · Richfield, MN
A charter elementary school in Richfield, MN where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7735 2ND AVE S., Richfield, MN 55423
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,734/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,102
Median home value
$320,300
Median rent
$1,334/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy Bloomington ElemCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Centennial ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Richfield Dual Language SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Richfield Stem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 554 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,041NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is listed in Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is a public elementary school in Richfield, MN, part of Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities, serving approximately 123 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #640 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
What grades does Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities serve?
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities?
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities rank in MN?
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities ranks #640 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities a charter school?
Yes, Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities a Title I school?
No, Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities?
36.6% of students at Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (612) 712-5252
- Area population (ZIP 55423)
- 36,779
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55423; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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