Water Spring Middle School vs. Horizon High School
Should you attend Water Spring Middle School or Horizon High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Water Spring Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Horizon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,064 students in grades 6-8, Water Spring Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,685 students in grades 9-12, Horizon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
1,064 students
2,685 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
101 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
27:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#935 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1458 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
74%
Graduation Rate
n/a
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
363
-
Grade 7 Students
349
-
Grade 8 Students
352
-
Grade 9 Students
-
684
Grade 10 Students
-
733
Grade 11 Students
-
667
Grade 12 Students
-
601
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
47%
51%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
40%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%