Horizon Elementary School vs. Wilcox Elementary School
Should you attend Horizon Elementary School or Wilcox Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Horizon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Wilcox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wilcox Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
373 students
358 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1144 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#608 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
91
79
Grade 1 Students
77
61
Grade 2 Students
68
72
Grade 3 Students
70
66
Grade 4 Students
67
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
16%
% Black
8%
11%
% White
60%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
17%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
