Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Smithville Upper Elementary covers the entire school district of Smithville, MO, encompassing approximately 84.4 square miles. Typically, it takes 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from anywhere within the zone, which extends up to 8.3 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Horizon Elementary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Horizon Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
87%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Elementary School's ranking?
Horizon Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Horizon Elementary School often compared to?
Horizon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chouteau Elementary School, Kellybrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
448 students attend Horizon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Horizon Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Horizon Elementary School offer ?
Horizon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Elementary School part of?
Horizon Elementary School is part of Smithville R-II School District.
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