Horizon Elementary School

5776 Holt Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Horizon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Horizon Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Horizon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#733 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horizon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
9%
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Black
9%
18%
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White
58%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Horizon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Horizon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizon Elementary School's ranking?
Horizon Elementary School is ranked #733 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Horizon Elementary School often compared to?
Horizon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilcox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
352 students attend Horizon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Horizon Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon Elementary School offer ?
Horizon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Elementary School part of?
Horizon Elementary School is part of Holt Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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