Horizon School

8520 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Horizon School serves 919 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Horizon School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 919 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Horizon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Horizon School's student population of 919 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
919 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Horizon School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Horizon School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#997 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
54%
47%
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Black
10%
6%
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White
23%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizon School's ranking?
Horizon School is ranked #997 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Horizon School?
919 students attend Horizon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Horizon School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon School?
Horizon School has a student ration of 21:1, 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
What school district is Horizon School part of?

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break - No School
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Release
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 919 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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