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Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati

Elementary School · Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH

A charter elementary school in Cincinnati, OH where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1055 Laidlaw Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$21,216
Chronic Absenteeism52.3%

Students at Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 22% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati 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 Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,675/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), 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

$43,598

Median home value

$158,700

Median rent

$863/mo

College educated

28.8%

Homeownership

48.7%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Bond Hill AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–60.5 mi297Compare →
St Aloysius Education CenterPrivate · tuition8.0private1–110.7 mi100Compare →
Summit Academy Community School - CincinnatiCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–80.9 mi80Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$21,216NCES 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-cincinnati is listed in Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati

Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati, serving approximately 218 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,962 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati

What grades does Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati serve?

Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati?

Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati?

The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati is 10.4:1. 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-cincinnati rank in OH?

Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati ranks #2,962 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati's MySchoolScout rating?

Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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-cincinnati?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati a charter school?

Yes, Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati 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-cincinnati a Title I school?

No, Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
218
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.3%
Phone
(513) 242-0099
Area population (ZIP 45237)
21,234
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
40.9

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 45237; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24OH EDFACTSSY 2021–22NCES EdFactsMixed source periodsU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimatesMySchoolScout RankingsFull details →

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