Below Average
#628 of 719 schools in ID
New Horizon Magnet School
Elementary School · Nampa School District · Nampa, ID
A Nampa School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5226 SOUTHSIDE BOULEVARD, Nampa, ID 83686
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Horizon Magnet School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* 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 ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Horizon Magnet 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 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,101/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nampa), 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
$83,666
Median home value
$381,800
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83686; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Reagan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Liberty Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Victory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 390 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nampa School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #16 of 24
- District spending per student
- $11,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Horizon Magnet School is listed in NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Horizon Magnet School
New Horizon Magnet School is a public elementary school in Nampa, ID, part of Nampa School District, serving approximately 655 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #628 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Horizon Magnet School
What grades does New Horizon Magnet School serve?
New Horizon Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend New Horizon Magnet School?
New Horizon Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 655 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Horizon Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Horizon Magnet School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Horizon Magnet School rank in ID?
New Horizon Magnet School ranks #628 of 719 schools in ID.
What is New Horizon Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Horizon Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 New Horizon Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Horizon Magnet School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is New Horizon Magnet School a charter school?
No, New Horizon Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Horizon Magnet School a Title I school?
No, New Horizon Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Horizon Magnet School?
69.6% of students at New Horizon Magnet 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 655
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Canyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (208) 468-4619
- Area population (ZIP 83686)
- 59,532
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 83686; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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