Horizon Middle School
- Horizon Middle School serves 953 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Horizon Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Horizon Middle School's student population of 953 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 953 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Horizon Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Horizon Middle School is 0.71, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1131 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 34% |
| Black | 18% | 5% |
| White | 42% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherry Creek No. 5 in the county of Arapah School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Horizon Middle School is Options School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Columbia Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Summit Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Summit Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 399 students
0.5 miles
18201 East Quincy Ave
Aurora, CO 80015
(720)886-6400 0.5 PK-5 399 - Aurora Cimarron Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 490 students
0.7 miles
17373 East Lehigh Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(720)886-8100 0.7 PK-5 490 - Aurora Sunrise Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 638 students
0.7 miles
4050 South Genoa Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720)886-2900 0.7 PK-5 638 - Aurora Columbia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 796 students
1.3 miles
17600 East Columbia Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303)690-6570 1.3 6-8 796 - Aurora Dakota Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 563 students
1.3 miles
3950 South Kirk Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720)886-3000 1.3 PK-5 563
School Reviews
| 5 Horizon is a wonderful school. I have found the staff to be very caring. There are some absolutely amamazing teachers. - Posted by Parent - colle |
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