Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy | Weslaco, TX (For STEM)

About Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy

Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy at 1223 Sugarcane Dr, Weslaco, TX 78596 is a charter school that teaches students. The school teaches kids from pre-K to eighth grade. According to the most recent NCES data, there are 326 students enrolled. The ratio of students to teachers is 15 to 1, which makes it possible to have smaller groups for instruction. About 51% of the people are women and 49% are men. Based on state test scores, about 22% of students are good at math and 37% are good at reading. The campus is a public charter school in the Horizon Montessori Public Schools network. It uses a Montessori model that includes STEM subjects. In this case, families choose to enroll in the charter structure instead of being assigned attendance boundaries. Based on current market trends in Weslaco, homes near the campus usually sell for around $185,000. This Weslaco elementary school profile shows that it is a specialized charter-based elementary school with a strong STEM focus, which is different from other schools in the area.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%

Reading 37%

State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 37% in Reading.

26

Full-time Teachers

13 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

6

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

347

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.73%

Asian 0.86%

Hispanic 97.41%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0%

White

1.73%

Asian

0.86%

Hispanic

97.41%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 347

48.13%

167 Female

51.87%

180 Male

Student Population

347 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

347 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy Contact Information

Address

1223 SUGARCANE DR, WESLACO, TX 78599

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Phone

(956) 969-0044

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Website

http://www.horizonmontessoristet.com

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM- 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The March 2026 newsletter for Horizon Montessori II – STEM Academy has just come out. It shows what academic and student events are coming up. People are still interested in the school's STEM-focused Montessori program, since it is still taking students for the 2025–2026 school year.

FAQ

Q1. Is the classroom structure at Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy like a regular school?

Ans. No, the school uses a Montessori approach, which means that students often work in classrooms with kids of different ages and learn by doing things on their own.

Q2. Do students have to wear uniforms to school?

Ans. Yes, the campus usually has a dress code to keep things the same and make sure students can learn.

Q3. How do parents help their kids learn?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to get involved by going to meetings, volunteering, and talking to teachers regularly about how their child is doing in school.

Q4. Does the school offer rides to and from school?

Ans. There may not be many ways to get around, so families often plan their own commutes based on where they are and what is available.

Q5. Are there chances to learn more or work on projects?

Ans. Yes, the school has STEM-based projects and hands-on activities that let students use what they learn in real-life and creative ways.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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