Student Outcomes

Over each five-week summer session, Horizons Greater Washington students show consistent gains in reading and math of 1-3 months, as measured by pre-post standardized assessments.

In 2018, additional data was collected by Concentric Research and Evaluation. When comparing students from partnering school districts with long-term Horizons students, results revealed Horizons students had higher school attendance rates, long-term strong academic achievement, and were less likely to repeat a grade or receive a disciplinary referral during middle and high school.

Evaluations consistently find that over one five-week summer session, Horizons students:

• Improve social skills
• Show increased self-confidence and motivation
• Demonstrate greater willingness to try new things
• Record higher school-year attendance
• Develop greater interest in nutrition
• Learn to swim
• Express high satisfaction with the program