Serving 947 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizon Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 947 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horizon Heights Elementary serves the southern part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles to the farthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Horizon Heights Elementary School's student population of 947 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
947 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Horizon Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Heights Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1638 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
90%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
7%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Horizon Heights Elementary School is ranked #1638 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Horizon Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Horizon Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Myrtle Cooper Elementary School, Dr Sue A Shook School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Horizon Heights Elementary School?
947 students attend Horizon Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Horizon Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Heights Elementary School?
Horizon Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Heights Elementary School offer ?
Horizon Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Horizon Heights Elementary School part of?
Horizon Heights Elementary School is part of Socorro Independent School District.
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