Is Blue Horizons Elementary School a good school?

Blue Horizons Elementary School ranks 653 rd of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Blue Horizons Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 867 students attended Blue Horizons Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Blue Horizons Elementary School?

Students at Blue Horizons Elementary School are 64% Hispanic, 23% White, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Blue Horizons Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Blue Horizons Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : BUHSD Institute of Online Learning High : Youngker High School

Blue Horizons Elementary School

Summary:

Blue Horizons Elementary School is a public school located in Buckeye, Arizona, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 867 students. The school is part of the Liberty Elementary District, which is ranked 171 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blue Horizons Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with low scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, and it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with a 1 or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 55% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.

Compared to nearby schools, Blue Horizons Elementary School lags behind high-performing schools in the Litchfield Elementary District, such as Verrado Elementary School and Verrado Heritage Elementary School, which rank in the top 25% of Arizona elementary schools. The nearby schools within the Liberty Elementary District, such as Las Brisas Academy, have also outperformed Blue Horizons in academic proficiency and school rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

20070 W. Blue Horizons Pkwy. N
Buckeye, AZ 85326

(623) 474-6600

District: Liberty Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
653^rd of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,971

Students who attend Blue Horizons Elementary School usually attend:

High:	BUHSD Institute of Online Learning
	Youngker High School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.4

Number of students: 867

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.5%

White:

23.4%

African American:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blue Horizons Elementary School ranks worse than 72.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Liberty Elementary District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.1. (See more...)

Compare Details Blue Horizons Elementary School ranks worse than 75.6% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Blue Horizons Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Liberty Elementary District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.5%), White (23.4%), African American (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Horizons Elementary School is 23.4, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Liberty Elementary District! (See more...)

Compare Blue Horizons Elementary School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Horizons Elementary School is $8,971, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Liberty Elementary District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blue Horizons Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Horizons Elementary School 653^rd of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Blue Horizons Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Horizons Elementary School 403^rd of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Blue Horizons Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Liberty Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Elementary District 171^st of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	21.89	731^st	1000	26.9%
2023	29.70	832^nd	1245	33.2%
2024	23.10	653^rd	904	27.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.19	448^th	617	27.4%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.05	254^th	451	43.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.94	764^th	820	6.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.56	888^th	1116	20.4%
2024	20.50	459^th	546	15.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	18.11	715^th	824	13.2%
2023	24.94	897^th	1219	26.4%
2024	21.58	473^rd	593	20.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	29.37	94^th	101	6.9%
2023	33.78	116^th	145	20.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.70	726^th	1216	40.3%
2024	10.41	570^th	609	6.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.26	220^th	316	30.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	34.63	244^th	289	15.6%
2023	64.00	182^nd	607	70.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	22.30	590^th	716	17.6%
2023	25.20	910^th	1170	22.2%
2024	24.63	351^st	472	25.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.56	641^st	1024	37.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.81	662^nd	854	22.5%
2024	20.82	403^rd	533	24.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.19	578^th	717	19.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.76	686^th	806	14.9%
2024	18.48	302^nd	379	20.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.16	580^th	810	28.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.21	32^nd	400	92.0%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.70	636^th	760	16.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.58	597^th	675	11.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	123	37	2	286	0	5	12	0	465
2023	203	63	6	559	4	5	27	0	867

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Horizons Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	465	24.0	19.3	13.1
2023	867	37.0	23.4	55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blue Horizons Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	465	24.0	19.3	13.1
2023	867	37.0	23.4	55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Horizons Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$569 (6.3%)	$351 (3.9%)	$1,490 (16.6%)	$6,520 (72.7%)	$1,531 (17.1%)	$8,051 (89.7%)	$8,971

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Schools Near Blue Horizons Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Blue Horizons Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	20070 W. Blue Horizons Pkwy. N	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Liberty Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 474-6600	867	37	23.4	55.8%	203 (23.4%)	63 (7.3%)	559 (64.5%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	27 (3.1%)	23.1	653^rd of 904 public elementary schools	27.8%		29.7	832^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	33.2%	179	40.0	33.0	31.0	35.0	33.0	20.0	29.0	20.0	22.0			11.0	$8,971	$569	$351	$1,490	$6,520	$1,531	$8,051
Freedom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	22150 W Sundance Pkwy	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Liberty Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 327-2850	642	34	18.8	65.9%	95 (14.8%)	58 (9.0%)	443 (69.0%)	8 (1.2%)	13 (2.0%)	5 (0.8%)	20 (3.1%)	13.2	812^th of 904 public elementary schools	10.2%		12.9	1166^th of 1245 public elementary schools	6.3%	354		25.0	27.0	20.0	25.0	24.0						24.0	$8,828	$441	$345	$1,227	$6,510	$1,532	$8,042
Verrado Heritage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	20895 W Hamilton St	Buckeye	85396	Maricopa County	Litchfield Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 547-3300	1,017	42	24.2	22.9%	463 (45.5%)	62 (6.1%)	398 (39.1%)	10 (1.0%)	8 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (7.5%)	76	199^th of 904 public elementary schools	78.0%		80.4	229^th of 1245 public elementary schools	81.6%	30	64.0	54.0	57.0	62.0	74.0	69.0	55.0	58.0	52.0	57.0	52.0	52.0	$5,735	$01	$01	$03	$5,129	$604	$5,733
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Sienna Hills	Public, Charter	K-5	2400 N Sienna Hills Pkwy	Buckeye	85396	Maricopa County	The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 444-9654	491				191 (38.9%)	10 (2.0%)	248 (50.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	35 (7.1%)	48	420^th of 904 public elementary schools	53.5%		64.2	402^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	67.7%	18	41.0	47.0	47.0				54.0	24.0	44.0				$6,127	$438	$286	$1,161	$3,769	$1,634	$5,404
White Tanks Learning Center	Public	K-8	18825 W. Thomas Rd.	Litchfield Park	85340	Maricopa County	Litchfield Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 547-1585	16	4	4.0	62.5%	5 (31.3%)	5 (31.3%)	6 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$27,597	$09	$52	$70	$16,212	$11,324	$27,536
Scott L Libby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	18701 W Thomas Rd	Litchfield Park	85340	Maricopa County	Litchfield Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 535-6200	518	27	19.1	31.9%	207 (40.0%)	11 (2.1%)	248 (47.9%)	20 (3.9%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.0%)	44.2	442^nd of 904 public elementary schools	51.1%		62.7	416^th of 1245 public elementary schools	66.6%	26	45.0	51.0	37.0				45.0	40.0	30.0				$8,539	$251	$27	$530	$6,530	$1,730	$8,260
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear	Public, Charter	K-5	17532 W Harrison St	Goodyear	85338	Maricopa County	The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 882-1140	600				270 (45.0%)	29 (4.8%)	250 (41.7%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.7%)	74.4	208^th of 904 public elementary schools	77.0%		77	273^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	78.1%	65	57.0	62.0	51.0				58.0	64.0	48.0				$5,421	$282	$143	$707	$3,442	$1,554	$4,996
Verrado Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	20873 W Sunrise Ln	Buckeye	85396	Maricopa County	Litchfield Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 547-1600	867	39	22.2	20.0%	455 (52.5%)	38 (4.4%)	292 (33.7%)	22 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (6.6%)	67.4	267^th of 904 public elementary schools	70.5%		83.4	201^st of 1245 public elementary schools	83.9%	66	46.0	54.0	73.0				42.0	50.0	61.0				$6,841	$04	$05	$13	$6,195	$637	$6,832
Las Brisas Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	18211 W Las Brisas Dr	Goodyear	85338	Maricopa County	Liberty Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 237-2860	655	34	19.2	46.9%	148 (22.6%)	65 (9.9%)	393 (60.0%)	11 (1.7%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.9%)	49.1	410^th of 904 public elementary schools	54.6%		62	422^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	66.1%	12	48.0	51.0	38.0	42.0	49.0	39.0	70.0	50.0	31.0	17.0	32.0	14.0	$8,063	$355	$353	$1,063	$5,913	$1,442	$7,354
Inca Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	23601 W Durango St	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Buckeye Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 925-3500	577	24	24.0	62.9%	123 (21.3%)	56 (9.7%)	356 (61.7%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (5.4%)	15.4	772^nd of 904 public elementary schools	14.6%		34.1	760^th of 1245 public elementary schools	39.0%	12	31.0	21.0	32.0	21.0	29.0	28.0	27.0		20.0	16.0		24.0	$9,825	$496	$86	$1,077	$7,280	$1,964	$9,244

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