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 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Horizons K-8 School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Horizons K-8 School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Horizons K-8 School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 348 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Horizons K-8 School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Horizons K-8 School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #113 out of 1768 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 86% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 489 students
0.4 miles
290 Manhattan Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6300 0.4 6-8 489 - Boulder Creekside Elementary School At Martin Park Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
0.6 miles
3740 Martin Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3800 0.6 PK-5 320 - Boulder Boulder Community School/integrated Studies Grades: K-5 | 304 students
0.8 miles
3995 East Aurora Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6500 0.8 K-5 304 - Boulder High Peaks Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 311 students
0.8 miles
3995 East Aurora Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6500 0.8 PK-5 311 - Boulder Summit Middle Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 357 students
0.8 miles
4655 Hanover Avenue
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3900 0.8 6-8 357
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