Serving 904 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Horizon School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon School's student population of 904 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
904 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horizon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1220 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
57%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
23%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon School's ranking?
Horizon School is ranked #1220 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Horizon School often compared to?
Horizon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy, Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Horizon School?
904 students attend Horizon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Horizon School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon School?
Horizon School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon School offer ?
Horizon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon School part of?
Horizon School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District.
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