Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Horizon Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1019 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
9%
Hispanic
22%
25%
Black
12%
5%
White
35%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Elementary School's ranking?
Horizon Elementary School is ranked #1019 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
400 students attend Horizon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Horizon Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Horizon Elementary School offer ?
Horizon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Horizon Elementary School part of?
Horizon Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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