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Horizons K-8 School

4545 Sioux Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Horizons K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Horizons K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Horizons K-8 School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
361 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Horizons K-8 School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizons K-8 School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#223 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
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52%
32%
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65%
45%
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(20-21)
≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
36%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
82%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizons K-8 School's ranking?
Horizons K-8 School is ranked #223 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Horizons K-8 School?
361 students attend Horizons K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Horizons K-8 School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizons K-8 School?
Horizons K-8 School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horizons K-8 School offer ?
Horizons K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Horizons K-8 School part of?
Horizons K-8 School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
In what neighborhood is Horizons K-8 School located?
Horizons K-8 School is located in the Frasier Meadows neighborhood of Boulder, CO.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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