Serving 780 students in grades 6-8, Horizon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Horizon Middle School's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horizon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#949 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
33%
36%
Black
8%
5%
White
43%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Middle School's ranking?
Horizon Middle School is ranked #949 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Horizon Middle School often compared to?
Horizon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
780 students attend Horizon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Horizon Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horizon Middle School offer ?
Horizon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Horizon Middle School part of?
Horizon Middle School is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
School Reviews
1 3/24/2021
Terrible leadership and terrible results. Look at the student's proficiency results and judge for yourself. If this was a business, the whole administration would be fired. Do not send your child here if you have ambitions for your child beyond begging for money on Nevada.
5 1/28/2021
This school is the best school I've ever been to. The way Mr.Horras manages the school is incredible, I definitely recommend going here!
1 1/29/2020
Run don't walk from this middle school. Make the time to drive or find a car pool to another school if you care about education at all for your children.
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