Horizon Elementary School

Summary:

Horizon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Holt, Michigan, serving 373 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Holt Public Schools district, which is ranked 280 out of 610 districts in the state.

Horizon Elementary School stands out for its consistent academic performance, ranking in the top half of Michigan elementary schools. The school outperforms the Holt Public Schools district and the state of Michigan in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency for 3rd and 4th-grade students. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Horizon's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency was 47.7% compared to the district's 42% and the state's 39.6%. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.3% in 2018-2019 to 19.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average of 31.1%.

Horizon Elementary School has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White students (59.79%) compared to the surrounding Holt Public Schools district (average of 52.19% across the three nearby schools). The school also has a lower percentage of African American (8.58%) and Hispanic (13.94%) students compared to the district average (15.28% and 14.13%, respectively). Additionally, Horizon Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.77%) compared to the district average of 54.95% across the three nearby schools, such as Lansing Charter Academy, Forrest G Averill School, and Gardner International School.


Detail:

Public K-4

 5776 Holt Rd
       Holt, MI  48842-9696


(517) 694-4224

District: Holt Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
648th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,909 Help


Students who attend Horizon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Holt Junior High School
    Washington Woods Middle School
High:    Holt Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.8%
Hispanic:
13.9%
Two or more races:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Horizon Elementary School ranks better than 56.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Holt Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.8%), Hispanic (13.9%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Holt Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School is 15.8, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Holt Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horizon Elementary School is $11,909, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Holt Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Horizon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Elementary School 648th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Horizon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
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White students:


Holt Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Holt Public Schools 280th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Horizon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.20 313th 1545 79.7%
2007 84.20 95th 1565 93.9%
2008 81.48 158th 1577 90.0%
2009 76.82 303rd 1589 80.9%
2010 74.86 335th 1552 78.4%
2011 84.39 56th 1552 96.4%
2012 88.38 112th 1566 92.8%
2013 84.95 163rd 1563 89.6%
2014 92.64 48th 1533 96.9%
2015 60.24 621st 1580 60.7%
2016 72.30 378th 1548 75.6%
2017 58.23 536th 1466 63.4%
2018 63.89 544th 1448 62.4%
2019 64.65 450th 1408 68.0%
2021 61.44 377th 1153 67.3%
2022 56.76 531st 1344 60.5%
2023 60.27 544th 1470 63.0%
2024 54.04 648th 1486 56.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.77 38th 195 80.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.76 619th 1397 55.7%
2019 67.25 270th 1134 76.2%
2022 42.49 613th 1099 44.2%
2023 54.90 534th 1350 60.4%
2024 32.39 960th 1381 30.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.85 406th 1443 71.9%
2019 56.08 486th 1171 58.5%
2021 54.70 362nd 902 59.9%
2022 45.30 581st 1106 47.5%
2023 55.83 516th 1321 60.9%
2024 36.88 825th 1342 38.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.87 721st 1446 50.1%
2019 65.88 358th 1196 70.1%
2021 57.97 337th 915 63.2%
2022 57.57 444th 1139 61.0%
2023 54.48 566th 1334 57.6%
2024 58.32 525th 1347 61.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.25 31st 222 86.0%
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Rank History for White students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.74 498th 1253 60.3%
2019 66.13 342nd 1128 69.7%
2021 69.39 258th 1005 74.3%
2022 56.91 447th 1102 59.4%
2023 49.98 582nd 1198 51.4%
2024 47.52 612th 1204 49.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Horizon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 402 14 5 13 3 n/a n/a 0 437
1995 397 16 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1996 397 16 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1997 403 12 8 18 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1998 404 12 7 15 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1999 406 12 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2000 402 15 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2001 386 13 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2002 326 28 8 43 4 n/a n/a 0 409
2003 326 28 8 43 4 n/a n/a 0 409
2004 315 27 9 24 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 333 19 8 16 0 n/a n/a 10 386
2006 302 24 9 19 0 n/a n/a 10 364
2007 269 23 6 8 0 n/a n/a 54 360
2008 299 38 11 17 1 n/a n/a 3 369
2009 282 23 12 16 0 n/a n/a 10 343
2010 273 22 16 15 0 n/a n/a 16 342
2011 258 15 13 31 1 0 17 0 335
2012 261 13 14 25 0 0 22 0 335
2013 271 17 14 32 1 2 20 0 357
2014 285 18 15 30 2 2 24 0 376
2015 301 24 13 47 2 2 36 0 425
2016 302 23 23 68 2 2 36 0 456
2017 288 22 18 62 0 1 37 0 428
2018 284 29 12 62 1 0 45 0 433
2019 290 29 14 59 1 0 47 0 440
2020 267 26 15 44 2 0 45 0 399
2021 238 31 11 36 1 0 48 0 365
2022 206 31 21 45 1 0 48 0 352
2023 223 32 25 52 0 0 41 0 373

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Horizon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 437 17.9 24.4 8.7
1995 434 20.4 21.3 4.6
1996 434 20.4 21.3 4.6
1997 441 21.0 21.0 3.6
1998 438 21.0 20.9 3.7
1999 442 21.0 21.0 5.7
2000 439 19.7 22.3 6.8
2001 417 22.7 18.4 5
2002 409 2.0 204.5 4.9
2003 409 2.0 204.5 4.9
2004 376 16.8 22.4 2.9
2005 386 17.2 22.4 4.8
2006 364 18.3 19.9 7.9
2007 360 18.6 19.4 10.5
2008 369 18.6 19.8 10.4
2009 343 17.8 19.3 15.6
2010 342 18.5 18.4 15.6
2011 335 17.7 18.9 15.5
2012 335 18.8 17.8 14.6
2013 357 19.3 18.4 16.8
2014 376 19.9 18.8 16.2
2015 425 25.0 17.0 27.3
2016 456 24.0 19.0 29.2
2017 428 22.4 19.1 28
2018 433 22.9 18.9 36.5
2019 440 22.9 19.2 38.4
2020 399 21.9 18.2 35.3
2021 365 20.8 17.5 33.4
2022 352 19.3 18.2 38.4
2023 373 23.5 15.8 44.8

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 Horizon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 437 17.9 24.4 8.7
1995 434 20.4 21.3 4.6
1996 434 20.4 21.3 4.6
1997 441 21.0 21.0 3.6
1998 438 21.0 20.9 3.7
1999 442 21.0 21.0 5.7
2000 439 19.7 22.3 6.8
2001 417 22.7 18.4 5
2002 409 2.0 204.5 4.9
2003 409 2.0 204.5 4.9
2004 376 16.8 22.4 2.9
2005 386 17.2 22.4 4.8
2006 364 18.3 19.9 7.9
2007 360 18.6 19.4 10.5
2008 369 18.6 19.8 10.4
2009 343 17.8 19.3 15.6
2010 342 18.5 18.4 15.6
2011 335 17.7 18.9 15.5
2012 335 18.8 17.8 14.6
2013 357 19.3 18.4 16.8
2014 376 19.9 18.8 16.2
2015 425 25.0 17.0 27.3
2016 456 24.0 19.0 29.2
2017 428 22.4 19.1 28
2018 433 22.9 18.9 36.5
2019 440 22.9 19.2 38.4
2020 399 21.9 18.2 35.3
2021 365 20.8 17.5 33.4
2022 352 19.3 18.2 38.4
2023 373 23.5 15.8 44.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Horizon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $237 (2.6%) $9,031 (97.4%) $9,268
2020 $237 (2.4%) $9,641 (97.6%) $9,878
2021 $500 (4.4%) $10,759 (95.6%) $11,259
2022 $544 (4.6%) $11,344 (95.4%) $11,887
2023 $943 (7.9%) $10,966 (92.1%) $11,909

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horizon Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 450th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 544th of 1470 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Elementary School)53.650
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holt Public Schools)54.444.6
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Horizon Elementary School)56.747.1
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Holt Public Schools)53.844.6
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Elementary School)51.451.5
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Holt Public Schools)50.742.7
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Horizon Elementary School)50.540
 10.5%
   4th Grade Math (Holt Public Schools)44.735.2
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students440373
 15.2%
African American2932
 10.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1425
 78.6%
Hispanic5952
 11.9%
Pacific Islander00
White290223
 23.1%
Two or More Races4741
 12.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.4%44.8%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon Elementary School

Students at Horizon Elementary School are 60% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 9% African American, 7% Asian.

Horizon Elementary School ranks 648th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended Horizon Elementary School.

Students who attend Horizon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holt Junior High School
Middle : Washington Woods Middle School
High : Holt Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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