Horizon Elementary School
Horizon Elementary School serves 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Horizon Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Horizon Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Horizon Elementary School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 618 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Horizon Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 676 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Horizon Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
Overall Testing Rank | #535 out of 676 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 18% |
| Black | 3% | 1% |
| White | 52% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boise Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Horizon Elementary School is Cardinal Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Idaho Connects Online Alternative School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gem Prep: Nampa (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Boise Cardinal Academy Alternative School
Charter School Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
9492 Emerald St
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 918-1693 0.2 9-12 n/a - Boise Isucceed Virtual High School Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 399 students10
0.6 miles
6148 North Discovery Way Suit,
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116 0.6 9-12 399 - Deary Gem Prep: Nampa Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 290 students10
0.8 miles
5226 Southside Boulevard
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848 0.8 K-6 290 - Boise Idaho Connects Online Alternative School Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 131 students10
1.2 miles
12639 Explorer Drive Suite 1
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668 1.2 6-12 131 - Boise Morley Nelson Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 545 students10
1.7 miles
7701 West Northview Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4610 1.7 PK-6 545
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