Excellent
#725 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 9% in state
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
Elementary School · Horizon Montessori Public Schools · Weslaco, TX
A charter elementary school in Weslaco, TX where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2402 E BUSINESS HWY 83, Weslaco, TX 78596
- Math 44% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 26 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy 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 Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,930/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Weslaco), 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
$53,797
Median home value
$92,800
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78596; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Childrens ProgramPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of DowntownPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| St Helen Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| C J Harris ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 593 | 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 Montessori Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,155NCES 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 Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy is listed in HORIZON MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Weslaco, TX, part of Horizon Montessori Public Schools, serving approximately 401 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #725 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
What grades does Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy serve?
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy?
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy rank in TX?
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy ranks #725 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy?
65.8% of students at Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Brazoria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (281) 485-2500
- Area population (ZIP 78596)
- 38,942
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- 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 78596; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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