Serving 1,468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizons Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Horizons Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizons Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Horizons Elementary School?
1,468 students attend Horizons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Horizons Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizons Elementary School?
Horizons Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizons Elementary School offer ?
Horizons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Horizons Elementary School part of?
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