Excellent
#1280 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Horizon Elementary
Elementary School · Mcfarland Unified · Mcfarland, CA
A Mcfarland Unified elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 South Garzoli Ave., Mcfarland, CA 93250
- Math 34% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horizon Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Horizon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,199/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mcfarland), 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
$50,982
Median home value
$244,700
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
4.3%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Mcfarland IndependentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Browning Road Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 490 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mcfarland Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horizon Elementary is listed in McFarland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Elementary
Horizon Elementary is a public elementary school in Mcfarland, CA, part of Mcfarland Unified, serving approximately 535 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,280 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Elementary
What grades does Horizon Elementary serve?
Horizon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Horizon Elementary?
Horizon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon Elementary rank in CA?
Horizon Elementary ranks #1,280 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Horizon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Horizon Elementary a charter school?
No, Horizon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horizon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Horizon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Elementary?
84.1% of students at Horizon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (661) 792-3081
- Area population (ZIP 93250)
- 15,451
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 27.2
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 93250; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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