Horizon Middle School vs. Skyview Middle School
Should I attend Horizon Middle School or Skyview Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Horizon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Skyview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 709 students in grades 6-8, Horizon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,005 students in grades 6-8, Skyview Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
709 students
1,005 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1294 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#963 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
243
330
Grade 7 Students
226
323
Grade 8 Students
240
352
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
34%
23%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
44%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
