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Meyer Montessori vs. Horizon Honors Elementary School

Should you attend Meyer Montessori or Horizon Honors 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
Meyer Montessori
2615 S Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Horizon Honors Elementary School
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Meyer Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Horizon Honors Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Meyer Montessori ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 823 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Horizon Honors Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
189 students
823 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meyer Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horizon Honors Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meyer Montessori.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horizon Honors Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meyer Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meyer Montessori with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tempe School District (4258) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Test Scores

#601 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#207 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meyer Montessori, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horizon Honors Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
53%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meyer Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Honors Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 10% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meyer Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Honors Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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45-49%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Meyer Montessori by grade.
This chart displays the students of Horizon Honors Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
41
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Kindergarten Students
29
107
Grade 1 Students
28
119
Grade 2 Students
30
109
Grade 3 Students
23
123
Grade 4 Students
25
116
Grade 5 Students
13
124
Grade 6 Students
-
125

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Meyer Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Horizon Honors Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meyer Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horizon Honors Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meyer Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horizon Honors Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meyer Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horizon Honors Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meyer Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horizon Honors Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meyer Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tempe School District (4258) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horizon Honors Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meyer Montessori, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horizon Honors Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meyer Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meyer Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tempe School District (4258) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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