Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 43:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities's student population of 171 students has grown by 101% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1635 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
91%
12%
White
2%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities's ranking?
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is ranked #1635 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities?
171 students attend Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities?
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities offer ?
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities part of?
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is part of Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities School District.
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