Very Good
#704 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 32% in state
Horizon Elementary
Elementary School · Smithville R-ii · Smithville, MO
A Smithville R-ii elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
695 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Smithville, MO 64089
- Math 77% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs MO 45% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horizon Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2021, reaching 74% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated891/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smithville), 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
$101,063
Median home value
$307,200
Median rent
$1,212/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64089; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Eagle Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 4.5 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Countryside Montessori Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 4.8 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Nashua ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 358 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Smithville R-ii
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horizon Elementary is listed in SMITHVILLE R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Elementary
Horizon Elementary is a public elementary school in Smithville, MO, part of Smithville R-ii, serving approximately 435 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #704 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary is 15:1. 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 MO?
Horizon Elementary ranks #704 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Horizon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
17.2% 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
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (816) 532-4566
- Area population (ZIP 64089)
- 14,060
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 64089; 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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