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Blue Horizons Elementary School

Elementary School · Liberty Elementary District (4266)

20070 W. Blue Horizons Pkwy. N, Buckeye, AZ 85326

Enrollment

940

Student-Teacher

19.6:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,501 of 2,006

In Buckeye

#15 of 25

public schools

In district

#5 of 7

Liberty Elementary District (4266)

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Blue Horizons Elementary School

5.0/10

Elementary School in Buckeye · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Blue Horizons Elementary School

Blue Horizons Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buckeye, AZ, part of Liberty Elementary District (4266). Blue Horizons Elementary School serves approximately 940 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Blue Horizons Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,501 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Blue Horizons Elementary School show 21% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • District avg 5.6
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

45% of students at Blue Horizons Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics5.0Average60%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment5.0Average40%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$9,201
Chronic Absenteeism44.7%

Blue Horizons Elementary School — Students at Blue Horizons Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 21.0% (2022 EdFacts)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 32.0% (2022 EdFacts)
School
State
N/A

Based on 2 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

How Blue Horizons Elementary School Compares

See how Blue Horizons Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.0/10
25th percentile in AZ
Academic
5.0/10
Average
Environment
5.0/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
20:1 student-teacher ratio
48 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
44.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

20070 W. Blue Horizons Pkwy. N, Buckeye, AZ 85326

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Blue Horizons Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Verrado Heritage Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Litchfield Park), which scores notably higher. Another option is Belen Soto Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Litchfield Pk), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Scott L Libby Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Litchfield Park), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Buckeye, see our Buckeye schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 Mesa 0.8 mi 5.1
Southwest Campus Buckeye 0.8 mi
Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies Buckeye 1.0 mi 7.1
BUHSD Institute of Online Learning Buckeye 1.1 mi 4.9
Great Hearts Academies - Roosevelt Phoenix 1.1 mi 7.4
Verrado Heritage Elementary School Litchfield Park 2.3 mi 8.3
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Sienna Hills Buckeye 2.3 mi 8.0
Freedom Elementary School Buckeye 2.2 mi 4.6
White Tanks Learning Center Litchfield Park 2.7 mi
Scott L Libby Elementary School Litchfield Park 2.8 mi 8.2
West-MEC - Verrado High School Buckeye 3.3 mi
Verrado High School Buckeye 3.3 mi 6.7
Verrado Middle School Litchfield Park 3.5 mi 6.7
Verrado Elementary School Litchfield Park 3.6 mi 7.7
Las Brisas Academy Goodyear 3.6 mi 7.8
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear Buckeye 3.3 mi 6.8
Belen Soto Elementary School Litchfield Pk 4.2 mi 8.3
Inca Elementary School Buckeye 4.0 mi 3.9
Liberty Elementary School Buckeye 4.7 mi 6.1
Sundance Elementary Buckeye 4.0 mi 4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85326 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$91,444

Median Home Value

$342,400

Median Rent

$1,635/mo

Population

73,912

College Educated

17.3%

Homeownership

80.4%

Avg Commute

33.3 min

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Median Age

34.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Blue Horizons Elementary School

What grades does Blue Horizons Elementary School serve?

Blue Horizons Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Blue Horizons Elementary School?

Blue Horizons Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 940 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Horizons Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blue Horizons Elementary School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blue Horizons Elementary School rank in AZ?

Blue Horizons Elementary School ranks #1,501 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Blue Horizons Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blue Horizons Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Blue Horizons Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Horizons Elementary School has 21% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Blue Horizons Elementary School a charter school?

No, Blue Horizons Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blue Horizons Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Blue Horizons Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
4 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
940
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.7%

District

Liberty Elementary District (4266)
District Enrollment
4,444
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,201
District Rank
#5 of 7

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