HORIZON MONTESSORI
HORIZON MONTESSORI is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the HORIZON MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in MCALLEN, TX with about 590 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, HORIZON MONTESSORI has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact HORIZON MONTESSORI at (956) 668-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MCALLEN, TX 78501
(956) 668-1400
HORIZON MONTESSORI is a public Title I Charter school in MCALLEN, TX with about 590 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- HORIZON MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 590
- Teachers:
- 38.88
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 590 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HORIZON MONTESSORI is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.4%
- White
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Female
- 54.6%
- Male
- 45.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.