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HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL

3601 12TH AVE S, MOORHEAD, MN 56560Moorhead Area Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
2,158
Students
Total enrolled
$21,867
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 52% vs nat'l
18.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 17% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 2,158 students in grades 05–08 in MOORHEAD, Minnesota.
52% above average funding
District spends $21,867 per pupil, 52% more than the national average of $14,347.
18.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a very large middle in MOORHEAD, Minnesota, serving grades 05–08 with 2,158 students. The district invests $21,867 per student — 52% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL

2,158
Total Students
18.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
48%
Free Lunch
120
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,069 male · 1,089 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility48%
National avg 52% · 1,040 students
Student Composition
67%
12%
11%
Asian1%
White67%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black11%
Multiracial6%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 272142003512

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,867Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,867
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,621
Student Support$4,155
Administration$2,624
Operations$3,280
Other$2,187
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,867 spent per student, an estimated $9,687 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
19%
State government
64.8%
Local (property tax)
19.3%
Federal programs
15.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,867/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
S.G. Reinertsen ElementaryDorothy Dodds Elementary SchoolELLEN HOPKINS ELEMENTARYRobert Asp Elementary
+1 more
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High School
MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOLMoorhead ALCMoorhead ALC - BarnesvilleMoorhead ALC: DGF Secondary
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyClay County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMoorhead Area Public Schools →
Phone: (218)284-7300
NCES ID: 272142003512
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MOORHEAD seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Moorhead Area Public Schools
High
MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL
1,937 students · 09–12
40% FRL
Elem
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary
692 students · KG–04
43% FRL
Elem
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
658 students · KG–04
50% FRL
Elem
ELLEN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY
643 students · KG–04
46% FRL
Elem
Robert Asp Elementary
611 students · KG–04
59% FRL
Other
PROBSTFIELD CENTER FOR EDUCATION
215 students · PK–PK
53% FRL
High
Moorhead ALC
179 students · 05–12
76% FRL
Other
West Central Academy-S
43 students · 04–12
77% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3601 12TH AVE S, MOORHEAD, MN 56560
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.