HORIZON MONTESSORI - STEM ACADEMY

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Charter School 331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Horizon Montessori, located in McAllen, Texas, is an educational institution dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience rooted in the Montessori philosophy. The school emphasizes a student-centered approach that encourages independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing a specially prepared environment and multi-age classrooms, the curriculum is designed to cater to the individual developmental needs, interests, and paces of each student, fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional maturity.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a strong emphasis on cultivating character and community responsibility. Horizon Montessori strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are empowered to explore their creativity and develop the self-discipline necessary for success. With a focus on holistic development, the institution prepares students not only for subsequent academic transitions but also to become well-rounded, contributing members of their local community and beyond.

331

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORIZON MONTESSORI - STEM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	322
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
322 (97.3%)
White
6 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HORIZON MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(956)631-0234
Website:	http://www.hmps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 63

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 15

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HORIZON MONTESSORI - STEM ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	63
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	33
Grade 6	28
Grade 7	22
Grade 8	15

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HORIZON MONTESSORI - STEM ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	53.8%
Male	153	46.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th