HORIZON WEST MIDDLE

horizonwestms.ocps.net

1,333 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The location provided corresponds to **OCPS Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)**, a unique K-8 school operated by Orange County Public Schools (OCPS). Located in the Parramore neighborhood of Orlando, ACE is a community-focused institution designed not just as a school, but as a central hub for the surrounding area. It serves as a flagship model for the district, integrating rigorous academic programming with extensive community support services to address the specific needs of students and families in an urban environment.

The school is notable for its innovative "community school" approach, which brings together educational resources, health services, and social support under one roof. By partnering with local organizations, the center provides students with access to wraparound services—such as medical care, counseling, and after-school enrichment programs—aimed at removing barriers to academic success. With its modern facility and emphasis on holistic student development, the school serves as a cornerstone for neighborhood revitalization and educational equity in downtown Orlando.

1,333

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORIZON WEST MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	733
Black	60
Asian	92
Two or More	34
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
733 (55.0%)
White
409 (30.7%)
Asian
92 (6.9%)
Black
60 (4.5%)
Two or More
34 (2.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)905-3731
Website:	http://horizonwestms.ocps.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 6 424

Grade 7 430

Grade 8 479

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HORIZON WEST MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	424
Grade 7	430
Grade 8	479

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HORIZON WEST MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	649	48.7%
Male	684	51.3%

Middle School 6th - 8th

FREEDOM MIDDLE

ORANGE

1,150 Students

2850 TAFT VINELAND RD
ORLANDO, FL 32837 (9.6 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th