Serving 154 students in grades Kindergarten-6, New Horizon School For The Performing Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts's student population of 154 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Horizon School For The Performing Arts is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1032 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
78%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Horizon School For The Performing Arts's ranking?
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts is ranked #1032 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend New Horizon School For The Performing Arts?
154 students attend New Horizon School For The Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of New Horizon School For The Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does New Horizon School For The Performing Arts offer ?
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is New Horizon School For The Performing Arts part of?
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts is part of New Horizon School For The Performing Arts (4366) School District.
In what neighborhood is New Horizon School For The Performing Arts located?
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts is located in the Temple Historic District neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.
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