HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.moorheadschools.org/hzn

2,158 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Horizon Middle School, located in Moorhead, Minnesota, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Moorhead Area Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By offering a diverse curriculum that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation, Horizon strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and personal responsibility necessary for future success in a rapidly changing world.

Beyond the classroom, Horizon Middle School encourages student engagement through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and specialized clubs. The school prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that every student feels connected and valued. Through its focus on character building and community involvement, Horizon aims to create a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to explore their interests and achieve their full potential.

2,158

Total Students

120.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,443
Hispanic	253
Black	241
Asian	22
Two or More	131
American Indian	63
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,443 (66.9 %)
Hispanic
253 (11.7 %)
Black
241 (11.2 %)
Two or More
131 (6.1 %)
American Indian
63 (2.9 %)
Asian
22 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)

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:	Moorhead Area Public Schools
Phone:	(218)284-7300
Website:	http://www.moorheadschools.org/hzn
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	2,158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	120.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	870
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	128

* 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 5 538

Grade 6 493

Grade 7 588

Grade 8 539