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#942 of 1,015 schools in UT
Horizon School
School · Alpine District · Saratoga Springs, UT
An Alpine District school where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.
682 W 210 N, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Horizon School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 11-year record (2011–2021) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Horizon 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 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average666/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saratoga 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
$123,870
Median home value
$566,200
Median rent
$2,201/mo
College educated
52.2%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 0.3 mi | 1,011 | Compare → |
| Vista Heights MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 7–10 | 0.3 mi | 1,596 | Compare → |
| Ascent Academies of Utah LehiCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–9 | 3.3 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Dan W. PetersonEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 245 | 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.
Alpine District
- Schools in district
- 91
- Rank in district
- #84 of 88
- District spending per student
- $9,266NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horizon School is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon School
Horizon School is a public school in Saratoga Springs, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 150 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon School
What grades does Horizon School serve?
Horizon School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Horizon School?
Horizon School has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon School rank in UT?
Horizon School ranks #942 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Horizon School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Horizon School a charter school?
No, Horizon School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horizon School a Title I school?
No, Horizon School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon School?
21.3% of students at Horizon 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.3%
- Phone
- (801) 610-8728
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 84045)
- 43,369
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 23.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 84045; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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