HORIZON MIDDLE

670 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Horizon Middle School is located in the Socorro Independent School District in El Paso, Texas, and serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the holistic development of its students. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to cultivate critical thinking skills and personal responsibility.

In addition to its academic goals, Horizon Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and foster a sense of belonging. Through a blend of dedicated instruction, modern educational resources, and a focus on character development, Horizon Middle strives to create a collaborative culture where every student is empowered to reach their full potential within a safe and inclusive setting.

670

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORIZON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	633
Black	5
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
633 (94.5 %)
White
26 (3.9 %)
Black
5 (0.7 %)
Two or More
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CLINT ISD
Phone:	(915)926-4700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	549
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 6 216

Grade 7 204

Grade 8 250