Serving 773 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 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 773 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horizon Middle School serves the southwest part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Middle School's student population of 773 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
773 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horizon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#891 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
35%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
40%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
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 #891 out of 1,748 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 Skyview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
773 students attend Horizon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Horizon Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Middle School part of?
Horizon Middle School is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Run don't walk from this middle school. Make the time to drive or find a car pool to another school if you care about education at all for your children.
5 10/10/2025
This school is the best school I've ever been to. The way Mr.Horras manages the school is incredible, I definitely recommend going here!
1 10/10/2025
Terrible leadership and terrible results. Look at the student's proficiency results and judge for yourself. If this was a business, the whole administration would be fired. Do not send your child here if you have ambitions for your child beyond begging for money on Nevada.
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