Excellent
#174 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 9% in state
Horizon Honors Elementary School
Elementary School · Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620) · Phoenix, AZ
A Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620) charter elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16233 S 48TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85048
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Horizon Honors Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Horizon Honors Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,198
Median home value
$538,500
Median rent
$1,995/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco CatholicPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Kyrene Del MilenioEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Kyrene De La Esperanza SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 900 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Horizon Honors Elementary School is listed in Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Honors Elementary School
Horizon Honors Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620), serving approximately 823 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Honors Elementary School
What grades does Horizon Honors Elementary School serve?
Horizon Honors Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Horizon Honors Elementary School?
Horizon Honors Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 823 students.
How does Horizon Honors Elementary School rank in AZ?
Horizon Honors Elementary School ranks #174 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Horizon Honors Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Honors Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Horizon Honors Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Honors Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Horizon Honors Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Horizon Honors Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Horizon Honors Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Horizon Honors Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 823
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (480) 659-3100
- Area population (ZIP 85048)
- 34,113
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85048; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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