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Horizon Elementary School

46665 Broadmore Dr
Sterling, VA 20165
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Horizon Elementary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Horizon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#463 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Horizon Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
65-69%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horizon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Horizon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
50-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Horizon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Horizon Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Horizon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Horizon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Horizon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Horizon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Horizon Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Horizon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Horizon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Horizon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Elementary School's ranking?
Horizon Elementary School is ranked #463 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Horizon Elementary School often compared to?
Horizon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Potowmack Elementary School, Sugarland Elementary School, Algonkian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
487 students attend Horizon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Horizon Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Elementary School offer ?
Horizon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Elementary School part of?
Horizon Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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