Horizons K-8 School
Tel:
(720)561-5580
- Horizons K-8 School serves 348 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Horizons K-8 School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 348 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Horizons K-8 School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Horizons K-8 School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #154 out of 1,704 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 86% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boulder Valley No. Re2 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Horizons K-8 School is Halcyon School (special Education) (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Boulder Manhattan Middle School Of The Arts And Academics Grades: 6-8 | 458 students
0.4 miles
290 Manhattan Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720)561-6300 0.4 6-8 458 - Boulder Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park Grades: PK-5 | 328 students
0.6 miles
3740 Martin Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(720)561-3800 0.6 PK-5 328 - Boulder Boulder Community School/integrated Studies Grades: K-5 | 309 students
0.8 miles
3995 East Aurora Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720)561-6500 0.8 K-5 309 - Boulder High Peaks Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 318 students
0.8 miles
3995 East Aurora Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720)561-6500 0.8 PK-5 318 - Boulder Summit Middle Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 354 students
0.8 miles
4655 Hanover Avenue
Boulder, CO 80305
(720)561-3900 0.8 6-8 354
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