Serving 495 students in grades 6-8, Horizon Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Middle School's student population of 495 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)73%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
4%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
89%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Middle School's ranking?
Horizon Middle School is ranked #509 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Horizon Middle School often compared to?
Horizon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salk Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
495 students attend Horizon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Horizon Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Central Valley School District.
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