Horizons Elementary School
Tel:
(920)832-4600
- Horizons Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Horizons Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
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 teacher:student 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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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
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 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Horizons Elementary School is 0.67, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #1338 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 12% |
| Black | 7% | 9% |
| White | 50% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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, middle school to Horizons Elementary School is Appleton Eschool (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Berry Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Appleton Appleton Eschool Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 18 students
0.7 miles
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920)997-1399 0.7 7-12 18 - Appleton East High School Grades: 9-12 | 1395 students
0.7 miles
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920)832-6212 0.7 9-12 1395 - Appleton Tesla Engineering Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 130 students
0.7 miles
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920)997-1399 0.7 9-12 130 - Appleton Berry Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 438 students
0.9 miles
3601 S Telulah Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920)832-5750 0.9 PK-6 438 - Appleton Mckinley Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 550 students
0.9 miles
1125 E Taft Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920)832-6285 0.9 PK-6 550
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