Serving 867 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blue Horizons Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Horizons Elementary School's student population of 867 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Horizons Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Horizons Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1190 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
65%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Horizons Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Horizons Elementary School is ranked #1190 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Blue Horizons Elementary School?
867 students attend Blue Horizons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Blue Horizons Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Horizons Elementary School?
Blue Horizons Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Horizons Elementary School offer ?
Blue Horizons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Blue Horizons Elementary School part of?
Blue Horizons Elementary School is part of Liberty Elementary District (4266) School District.
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