Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Free Horizon Montessori 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Free Horizon Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Free Horizon Montessori's student population of 394 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Free Horizon Montessori 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 Free Horizon Montessori is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#908 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Free Horizon Montessori's ranking?
Free Horizon Montessori is ranked #908 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Free Horizon Montessori often compared to?
Free Horizon Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Kyffin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Free Horizon Montessori?
394 students attend Free Horizon Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Free Horizon Montessori students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Free Horizon Montessori?
Free Horizon Montessori has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Free Horizon Montessori offer ?
Free Horizon Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Free Horizon Montessori part of?
Free Horizon Montessori is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Free Horizon Montessori located?
Free Horizon Montessori is located in the East Old Golden Rd neighborhood of Golden, CO.
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