HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.horizon.bismarckschools.org

1,124 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Horizon Middle School, located at 500 Ash Coulee Dr in Bismarck, North Dakota, is a prominent educational institution within the Bismarck Public School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for adolescents. The facility is situated in a growing residential area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, quality education to the community’s youth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Horizon Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student engagement, and preparation for high school success. The school utilizes its website as a central hub for communication, offering resources for parents, faculty, and students regarding district policies, extracurricular activities, and school-specific announcements. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Horizon aims to prepare its students to become productive, responsible, and lifelong learners within the Bismarck community.

1,124

Total Students

73.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	891
Hispanic	55
Black	28
Asian	28
Two or More	68
American Indian	38
Pacific Islander	16

White
891 (79.3%)
Two or More
68 (6.0%)
Hispanic
55 (4.9%)
American Indian
38 (3.4%)
Black
28 (2.5%)
Asian
28 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
16 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BISMARCK 1
Phone:	(701)323-4550
Website:	http://www.horizon.bismarckschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 6 389

Grade 7 375

Grade 8 360