HORIZON MONTESSORI II - STEM ACADEMY

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Charter School 326 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Horizon Montessori II, located in Weslaco, Texas, is part of the Horizon Montessori Public Schools network, a tuition-free charter school system dedicated to providing a high-quality education based on the Montessori method. The school serves students by fostering an environment that emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. By utilizing the Montessori philosophy, the institution aims to nurture the intellectual, social, and emotional development of each child, encouraging them to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance academic rigor with individualized instruction, allowing students to progress at their own pace within a prepared environment. As a public charter school, Horizon Montessori II focuses on community-based education, integrating state standards with the specialized materials and instructional techniques characteristic of the Montessori tradition. The school remains committed to preparing its students for future academic success by creating a supportive, inclusive, and structured atmosphere that honors the unique potential of every student.

326

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORIZON MONTESSORI II - STEM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	315
Asian	3
Two or More	1

Hispanic
315 (96.6%)
White
7 (2.1%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
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)969-0044
Website:	http://www.hmps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 41

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 24

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HORIZON MONTESSORI II - STEM ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	63
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	24
Grade 6	28
Grade 7	21
Grade 8	24

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HORIZON MONTESSORI II - STEM ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	50.9%
Male	160	49.1%

Elementary School K - 5th