Below Average
#596 of 719 schools in ID
Horizon Elementary School
Elementary School · Boise Independent District · Boise, ID
A Boise Independent District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
730 NORTH MITCHELL, Boise, ID 83704
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horizon Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Horizon 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boise), 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
$70,806
Median home value
$354,400
Median rent
$1,363/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83704; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,150 | Compare → |
| Overland MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–7 | 1.5 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Collister Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 257 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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.
Boise Independent District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #43 of 48
- District spending per student
- $12,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horizon Elementary School is listed in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Elementary School
Horizon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, ID, part of Boise Independent District, serving approximately 485 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #596 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Elementary School
What grades does Horizon Elementary School serve?
Horizon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon Elementary School rank in ID?
Horizon Elementary School ranks #596 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Horizon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Horizon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Horizon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horizon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Horizon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Elementary School?
53.4% of students at Horizon Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (208) 854-5170
- Area population (ZIP 83704)
- 41,406
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 83704; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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