Horizons K-8 School

4545 Sioux Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Horizons K-8 School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Horizons K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Horizons K-8 School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
348 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Horizons K-8 School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizons K-8 School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
#136 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
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50-59%
33%
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65-69%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
81%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizons K-8 School's ranking?
Horizons K-8 School is ranked #136 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Horizons K-8 School?
348 students attend Horizons K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Horizons K-8 School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizons K-8 School?
Horizons K-8 School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horizons K-8 School offer ?
Horizons K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Horizons K-8 School part of?
Horizons K-8 School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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