Serving 622 students in grades 3-5, Horizon School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Horizon School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Horizon School?
622 students attend Horizon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Horizon School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon School?
Horizon School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horizon School offer ?
Horizon School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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