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Wilcox Elementary School vs. Horizon Elementary School

Should you attend Wilcox Elementary School or Horizon 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
Wilcox Elementary School
1650 Laurelwood Dr
Holt, MI 48842
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Horizon Elementary School
5776 Holt Rd
Holt, MI 48842
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Wilcox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wilcox Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
351 students
390 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilcox Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horizon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilcox Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horizon Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilcox Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horizon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilcox Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Holt School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Holt School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#608 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
#1144 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wilcox Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horizon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MI)
45-49%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilcox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Holt School District and Michigan 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 Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Holt School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MI)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilcox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Holt School District and Michigan 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 Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Holt School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wilcox Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Horizon Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
86
93
Grade 1 Students
66
79
Grade 2 Students
63
79
Grade 3 Students
68
66
Grade 4 Students
68
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wilcox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Holt School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Horizon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Holt School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wilcox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Holt School District and in Michigan, 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Holt School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilcox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Holt School District and in Michigan, 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Holt School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilcox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Holt School District and in Michigan, 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Holt School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
53%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilcox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Holt School District and in Michigan, 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Holt School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilcox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Holt School District and in Michigan, 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 Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Holt School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilcox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Holt School District and Michigan, 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 Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Holt School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilcox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Holt School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horizon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Holt School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilcox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Holt School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Horizon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Holt School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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