Serving 684 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Horizon Elementary School's student population of 684 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 1755 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
82%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Elementary School's ranking?
Horizon Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Horizon Elementary School often compared to?
Horizon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northpoint Elementary School, Prairie Vista Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
684 students attend Horizon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Horizon Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horizon Elementary School offer ?
Horizon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Horizon Elementary School part of?
Horizon Elementary School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.
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