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#244 of 451 schools in ND
Horizon Middle School
Middle School · Bismarck 1 · Bismarck, ND
A Bismarck 1 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
500 Ash Coulee Dr, Bismarck, ND 58503
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horizon Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horizon Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,684/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bismarck), 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
$105,108
Median home value
$383,300
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Light of Christ Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,212 | Compare → |
| Simle Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 1,047 | Compare → |
| Brentwood Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.7 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bismarck 1
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #12 of 26
- District spending per student
- $14,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horizon Middle School is listed in BISMARCK 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Middle School
Horizon Middle School is a public middle school in Bismarck, ND, part of Bismarck 1, serving approximately 1,059 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Middle School
What grades does Horizon Middle School serve?
Horizon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,059 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon Middle School rank in ND?
Horizon Middle School ranks #244 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Horizon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Horizon Middle School a charter school?
No, Horizon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horizon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Horizon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Middle School?
15.4% of students at Horizon Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Burleigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (701) 323-4550
- Area population (ZIP 58503)
- 37,081
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
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 58503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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