Horizon Academy West vs. Ventana Ranch Elementary School
Should you attend Horizon Academy West or Ventana Ranch Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Horizon Academy West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Ventana Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizon Academy West ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ventana Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
495 students
573 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#98 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
44
Kindergarten Students
98
73
Grade 1 Students
95
78
Grade 2 Students
77
83
Grade 3 Students
88
92
Grade 4 Students
72
103
Grade 5 Students
65
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
4%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
79%
63%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
2%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
5%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%