HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL

2020 HAM BROWN RD
KISSIMMEE, FL 34746

www.osceolaschools.net

1,008 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Horizon Middle School, located at 2020 Ham Brown Road in Kissimmee, Florida, is a public middle school serving the Osceola County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal responsibility, and social growth for its diverse student body. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond while nurturing their individual talents through various classroom and extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the Osceola County public school system, Horizon Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. The school’s administration and faculty work to maintain a supportive culture that prioritizes student engagement and holistic development. For those seeking additional information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or specific school programs, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at http://www.osceolaschools.net.

1,008

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	605
Black	198
Asian	21
Two or More	21
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
605 (60.0%)
Black
198 (19.6%)
White
156 (15.5%)
Asian
21 (2.1%)
Two or More
21 (2.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OSCEOLA
Phone:	(407)943-7240
Website:	http://www.osceolaschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,008
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	487
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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

Grade 6 324

Grade 7 325

Grade 8 359