Horizon School
Horizon School serves 650 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Horizon School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Horizon School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon School is ranked within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Horizon School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
24%
18%
Black
4%
1%
White
62%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon School's ranking?
Horizon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Horizon School?
650 students attend Horizon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Horizon School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Horizon School offer ?
Horizon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Horizon School part of?
Horizon School is part of Murray School District.
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