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#1292 of 1,815 schools in CO
Horizon Middle School
Middle School · EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado Springs, CO
An EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1750 PIROS DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
- Math 29% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horizon Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Horizon Middle School 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), 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
$67,761
Median home value
$328,200
Median rent
$1,424/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Studio for Academic ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Colorado Military AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 965 | Compare → |
| Evangelical Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 226 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #22 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horizon Middle School is listed in El Paso County Colorado School District 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Middle School
Horizon Middle School is a public middle school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, serving approximately 780 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,292 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Middle School
What grades does Horizon Middle School serve?
Horizon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon Middle School rank in CO?
Horizon Middle School ranks #1,292 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Horizon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Horizon Middle School a charter school?
No, Horizon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horizon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Horizon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Middle School?
50.8% of students at Horizon Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 780
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.4%
- Phone
- (719) 495-5210
- Area population (ZIP 80915)
- 23,570
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80915; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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