Below Average
#2775 of 3,441 schools in OH
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School
Elementary School · Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School · Cleveland, OH
A charter elementary school in Cleveland, OH where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 Denison Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School score 29% 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 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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-denison 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. Open the Cleveland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,040/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleveland), 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
$43,130
Median home value
$112,700
Median rent
$861/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DenisonEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| BuhrerEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Benjamin FranklinEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Charles a Mooney SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 326 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,968NCES 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-denison Middle School is listed in Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,775 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School
What grades does Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School serve?
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School?
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School is 12.8:1. 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-denison Middle School rank in OH?
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School ranks #2,775 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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-denison Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School 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-denison Middle School a Title I school?
No, Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.7%
- Phone
- (216) 739-9911
- Area population (ZIP 44109)
- 38,098
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 44109; 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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