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#2721 of 3,441 schools in OH
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Elementary School · Horizon Science Academy Youngstown · Youngstown, OH
A charter elementary school in Youngstown, OH where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3403 Southern Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44507
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Horizon Science Academy Youngstown 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Youngstown), 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
$25,767
Median home value
$27,200
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
6.8%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
45%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44507; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Academy of YoungstownPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–7 | 0.4 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Taft Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Wilson Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–12 | 0.9 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Potential Development Program School of AutismPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 185 | 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.
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,583NCES 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 Youngstown is listed in Horizon Science Academy Youngstown; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is a public elementary school in Youngstown, OH, part of Horizon Science Academy Youngstown, serving approximately 388 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,721 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
What grades does Horizon Science Academy Youngstown serve?
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Youngstown?
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon Science Academy Youngstown rank in OH?
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown ranks #2,721 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Horizon Science Academy Youngstown's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Youngstown?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Science Academy Youngstown has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Horizon Science Academy Youngstown a charter school?
Yes, Horizon Science Academy Youngstown 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 Youngstown a Title I school?
No, Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mahoning County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.9%
- Phone
- (330) 782-3003
- Area population (ZIP 44507)
- 4,402
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 44507; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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