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.

221 N MAIN ST
MCALLEN, TX 78501
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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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.