Horizon West Middle School in Windermere, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Horizon West Middle School is a suburban public school in Windermere, Florida that is part of Orange County Public Schools. It serves 1,333 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,333 Students

# of teachers unavailable

8200 Tattant Blvd

Windermere, FL 34786 View local requests

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Horizon West Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Kelly

Dr. Pagan

Mrs. Rodgers

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Horizon West Middle School Demographics

18%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

65%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Horizon West Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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