Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizons Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horizons Elementary serves the southeast part of Appleton, WI, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary being 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizons Elementary School's student population of 264 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
264 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horizons Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizons Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
6%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizons Elementary School's ranking?
Horizons Elementary School is ranked #995 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Horizons Elementary School often compared to?
Horizons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gegan Elementary School, Winneconne Elementary School, Berry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Horizons Elementary School?
264 students attend Horizons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Horizons Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizons Elementary School?
Horizons Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horizons Elementary School offer ?
Horizons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Horizons Elementary School part of?
Horizons Elementary School is part of Appleton Area School District.
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