Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Valley Horizon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley Horizon Elementary School serves the northeast part of Yuma, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Horizon Elementary School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Motto
Students First
School Rankings
Valley Horizon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Horizon Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1830 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
12%
7%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and White
School Mascot
Valley Horizon Suns
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Horizon Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Horizon Elementary School is ranked #1830 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Valley Horizon Elementary School?
460 students attend Valley Horizon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Valley Horizon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Horizon Elementary School?
Valley Horizon Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valley Horizon Elementary School offer ?
Valley Horizon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Horizon Elementary School part of?
Valley Horizon Elementary School is part of Crane Elementary District (4501).
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