Horizon School

458 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 616 students in grades 3-5, Horizon School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5% in WI
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Horizon School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Horizon School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#88 out of 1984 schools
(Top 5%)
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75%
38%
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55%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
77%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizon School's ranking?
Horizon School is ranked #88 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Horizon School often compared to?
Horizon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asa Clark Middle School, Pewaukee Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Horizon School?
616 students attend Horizon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Horizon School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon School?
Horizon School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horizon School offer ?
Horizon School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon School part of?
Horizon School is part of Pewaukee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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