HORIZON MONTESSORI III - STEM ACADEMY

2802 S 77 SUNSHINE STRIP
HARLINGEN, TX 78550

www.horizonmontessoristet.com

Charter School 343 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Horizon Montessori III, located on South 77 Sunshine Strip in Harlingen, Texas, is part of the Horizon Montessori Public Charter Schools network. Serving students in the Rio Grande Valley, the school utilizes the specialized Montessori educational philosophy, which emphasizes self-directed learning, hands-on activities, and collaborative play. By providing a prepared environment that fosters independence and critical thinking, the school aims to cultivate a love for learning while meeting state academic standards.

The campus functions as a tuition-free public charter school, making the Montessori method accessible to families in the Harlingen area who might otherwise not have access to private alternatives. The curriculum is designed to support the developmental needs of children at various stages, focusing on building a foundation of academic excellence alongside social and emotional maturity. Through its commitment to the Montessori approach, Horizon Montessori III strives to develop well-rounded, inquisitive students prepared for long-term academic success.

343

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORIZON MONTESSORI III - STEM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	322
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
322 (93.9 %)
White
15 (4.4 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HORIZON MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(956)423-8207
Website:	http://www.horizonmontessoristet.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 71

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HORIZON MONTESSORI III - STEM ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	71
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	23
Grade 5	45
Grade 6	30
Grade 7	15
Grade 8	9

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HORIZON MONTESSORI III - STEM ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	48.4%
Male	177	51.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th