Horizons Elementary School
Horizons Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Horizons Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Horizons Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Horizons Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 365 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Horizons Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Horizons Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1488 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 12% |
| Black | 7% | 9% |
| White | 49% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Appleton Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Horizons Elementary School is East High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Madison Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Berry Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- Appleton East High School Math: 31% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,395 student10
0.7 miles
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6212 0.7 9-12 1,395 - Appleton Tesla Engineering Charter School Charter School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 130 students10
0.7 miles
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 997-1399 0.7 9-12 130 - Appleton Berry Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 438 students10
0.9 miles
3601 S Telulah Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-5750 0.9 PK-6 438 - Appleton Mckinley Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 550 students10
0.9 miles
1125 E Taft Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6285 0.9 PK-6 550 - Appleton Madison Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 666 students10
1.1 miles
2020 S Carpenter St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6276 1.1 7-8 666
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