Horizons Elementary School

1700 Forest Lake Dr
Davenport, FL 33837
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizons Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Horizons Elementary School's student population of 1,350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,350 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Horizons Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizons Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2485 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
48%
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39%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
66%
36%
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Black
20%
21%
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White
12%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizons Elementary School's ranking?
Horizons Elementary School is ranked #2485 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Horizons Elementary School often compared to?
Horizons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davenport School Of The Arts, Davenport Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Horizons Elementary School?
1,350 students attend Horizons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Horizons Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizons Elementary School?
Horizons Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Horizons Elementary School offer ?
Horizons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Horizons Elementary School part of?
Horizons Elementary School is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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