Serving 859 students in grades 6-8, Horizon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Horizon Middle School's student population of 859 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
859 students
![This chart displays total students of Horizon Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Horizon Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/14000/13954/horizon-middle-school-chart-3ADZTl.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Horizon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1490 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Horizon Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Horizon Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/14000/13954/horizon-middle-school-chart-w5vXVR.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horizon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horizon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/14000/13954/horizon-middle-school-chart-0pYrr3.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Horizon Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Horizon Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/14000/13954/horizon-middle-school-chart-hyEZYu.png)
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
37%
35%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Horizon Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Horizon Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/14000/13954/horizon-middle-school-chart-PMCZQd.png)
Black
17%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Horizon Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Horizon Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/14000/13954/horizon-middle-school-chart-b0LVZI9.png)
White
34%
52%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Horizon Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Horizon Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/14000/13954/horizon-middle-school-chart-zTt4Vl.png)
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Horizon Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Horizon Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/14000/13954/horizon-middle-school-chart-AZsZQX.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Horizon Middle School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Horizon Middle School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/14000/13954/horizon-middle-school-chart-b43q4IT.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/14000/13954/horizon-middle-school-chart-51tpyJ.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Horizon Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Horizon Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/14000/13954/horizon-middle-school-chart-9iDKw8.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Middle School's ranking?
Horizon Middle School is ranked #1490 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Horizon Middle School often compared to?
Horizon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
859 students attend Horizon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Horizon Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horizon Middle School offer ?
Horizon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Horizon Middle School part of?
Horizon Middle School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
School Calendar
View the Horizon Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 9/12/2012
Horizon is a wonderful school. I have found the staff to be very caring. There are some absolutely amamazing teachers.
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