Jefferson Elementary School vs. Horizon Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary School or Horizon Elementary 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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Horizon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho 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 Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
233 students
489 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#674 out of 707 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#590 out of 707 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
35
62
Grade 1 Students
41
73
Grade 2 Students
41
47
Grade 3 Students
39
75
Grade 4 Students
30
75
Grade 5 Students
22
70
Grade 6 Students
25
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
29%
% Black
17%
5%
% White
60%
55%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
95%
5%