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Horizon Science Academy-dayton
Elementary School · Horizon Science Academy-dayton · Dayton, OH
A charter elementary school in Dayton, OH where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4751 Sue Ann Blvd, Dayton, OH 45415
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horizon Science Academy-dayton score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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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Where Horizon Science Academy-dayton 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), 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
$78,864
Median home value
$169,400
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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-dayton
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,285NCES 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-dayton is listed in Horizon Science Academy-Dayton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Science Academy-dayton
Horizon Science Academy-dayton is a public elementary school in Dayton, OH, part of Horizon Science Academy-dayton, serving approximately 193 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,336 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Science Academy-dayton
What grades does Horizon Science Academy-dayton serve?
Horizon Science Academy-dayton serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy-dayton?
Horizon Science Academy-dayton has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy-dayton?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy-dayton is 16.1:1. 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-dayton rank in OH?
Horizon Science Academy-dayton ranks #3,336 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Horizon Science Academy-dayton's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Science Academy-dayton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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-dayton?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Science Academy-dayton has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Horizon Science Academy-dayton a charter school?
Yes, Horizon Science Academy-dayton 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-dayton a Title I school?
No, Horizon Science Academy-dayton is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.0%
- Phone
- (937) 277-1177
- Area population (ZIP 45415)
- 12,171
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 45415; 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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