Serving 664 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Horizon School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Horizon School serves the northwest part of Salt Lake City, UT, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon School's student population of 664 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
664 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Horizon School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#304 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon School's ranking?
Horizon School is ranked #304 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Horizon School often compared to?
Horizon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Horizon School?
664 students attend Horizon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Horizon School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon School?
Horizon School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Horizon School located?
Horizon School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT.
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