Horizon Academy West

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Horizon Academy West ranks 52 nd of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Horizon Academy West is a public charter elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 481 students in grades PK-5 with a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic (81.7%) and includes significant percentages of White (12.68%) and Native American (1.66%) students. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency and has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past several years.

Horizon Academy West stands out for its strong academic performance, with 54% of students proficient or better in Language Arts, 46% in Mathematics, and 55% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 50 in New Mexico for Female Students, Hispanic Students, White Students, and Special Education Students. This indicates Horizon Academy West's ability to support the academic growth of diverse learners. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.4 to 16.8 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Reginald Chavez Elementary, Duranes Elementary, and Painted Sky Elementary.

Compared to the nearby public schools, Horizon Academy West significantly outperforms them in academic proficiency, with the closest public school, Painted Sky Elementary, having only 35% proficiency in Language Arts and 25% in Mathematics, compared to Horizon Academy West's 54% and 46%, respectively. Additionally, Horizon Academy West has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (36.17% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby public schools, which have 100% free and reduced lunch rates. This suggests that the school may serve a more economically diverse population. Horizon Academy West's success can serve as a model for other schools in the Albuquerque Public Schools district and provide insights into effective strategies for supporting the academic growth of diverse learners.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

3021 Todos Santos NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120

(505) 998-0459

District: Horizon Academy West

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,696

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 481

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.7%

White:

12.7%

African American:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Horizon Academy West ranks better than 88% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.7%), White (12.7%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horizon Academy West is 16.8. (See more...)

Compare Horizon Academy West employs 28.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horizon Academy West is $7,696.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Horizon Academy West:

SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Academy West 52^nd of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Horizon Academy West in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Academy West 10^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Horizon Academy West

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Rank History for all students at Horizon Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2010	42.46	253^rd	419	39.6%
2011	54.51	158^th	402	60.7%
2012	59.10	147^th	398	63.1%
2013	55.74	165^th	412	60.0%
2014	62.18	144^th	442	67.4%
2015	39.63	226^th	421	46.3%
2016	43.65	208^th	410	49.3%
2017	39.38	211^th	374	43.6%
2018	49.93	166^th	383	56.7%
2019	69.26	102^nd	396	74.2%
2022	75.25	73^rd	420	82.6%
2023	88.44	52^nd	435	88.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Horizon Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.76	33^rd	165	80.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Horizon Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	57.42	126^th	356	64.6%
2019	74.01	59^th	361	83.7%
2022	69.97	58^th	410	85.9%
2023	79.03	81^st	426	81.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Horizon Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	47.02	161^st	339	52.5%
2019	71.79	65^th	343	81.0%
2022	76.30	54^th	395	86.3%
2023	90.49	44^th	390	88.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Horizon Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	46.95	154^th	333	53.8%
2019	57.37	115^th	337	65.9%
2022	66.57	76^th	392	80.6%
2023	83.43	66^th	414	84.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Horizon Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	61.04	23^rd	56	58.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Horizon Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	53.10	138^th	329	58.1%
2019	67.43	75^th	320	76.6%
2022	74.18	45^th	389	88.4%
2023	88.38	47^th	395	88.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Horizon Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	88.29	8^th	99	91.9%

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Rank History for White students at Horizon Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	69.46	47^th	199	76.4%
2022	70.16	66^th	325	79.7%
2023	88.66	49^th	413	88.1%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, 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: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Horizon Academy West

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	38	26	6	347	16	n/a	n/a	433
2010	35	28	0	346	15	7	0	431
2011	49	23	3	313	21	3	0	412
2012	63	22	3	320	24	3	0	435
2013	63	21	3	325	22	3	0	437
2014	66	19	2	313	9	1	7	417
2015	66	16	2	353	11	0	9	457
2016	75	14	1	328	8	0	9	435
2017	48	13	1	364	20	0	5	451
2018	52	15	3	416	13	0	5	504
2019	58	11	9	407	12	0	0	497
2020	57	16	9	398	14	0	0	494
2021	48	14	8	351	12	0	0	433
2022	47	10	4	339	9	0	0	409
2023	61	13	6	393	8	0	0	481

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 Academy West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	433	24.0	18.0	65.8
2010	431	25.0	17.2	50.1
2011	412	25.0	16.4	63.8
2012	435	24.0	18.1	54.5
2013	437	24.0	18.2	62.9
2014	417	25.0	16.6	67.4
2015	457	27.0	16.9	78.6
2016	435	26.0	16.7	52.4
2017	451	24.0	18.7	47
2018	504	28.0	18.0	68.7
2019	497	28.0	17.7	57.3
2020	494	28.5	17.3	56.7
2021	433	28.0	15.4	40.9
2022	409	26.0	15.7	46.2
2023	481	28.5	16.8	36.2

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 Academy West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	433	24.0	18.0	65.8
2010	431	25.0	17.2	50.1
2011	412	25.0	16.4	63.8
2012	435	24.0	18.1	54.5
2013	437	24.0	18.2	62.9
2014	417	25.0	16.6	67.4
2015	457	27.0	16.9	78.6
2016	435	26.0	16.7	52.4
2017	451	24.0	18.7	47
2018	504	28.0	18.0	68.7
2019	497	28.0	17.7	57.3
2020	494	28.5	17.3	56.7
2021	433	28.0	15.4	40.9
2022	409	26.0	15.7	46.2
2023	481	28.5	16.8	36.2

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 Horizon Academy West

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,696

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horizon Academy West

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 102^nd of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 52^nd of 435 Elementary schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Horizon Academy West)	52	44.6	7.4%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Horizon Academy West)	63	52.3	10.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Horizon Academy West)	33	55	22%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Academy West)	43	48.3	5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	27	24.5	2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Horizon Academy West)	38	43.3	5.3%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Academy West)	17	32.8	15.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	497	481	3.2%
African American	11	13	18.2%
American Indian	12	8	33.3%
Asian	9	6	33.3%
Hispanic	407	393	3.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	58	61	5.2%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.3%	36.2%	21.2%

Schools Near Horizon Academy West

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Horizon Academy West	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3021 Todos Santos NW	Albuquerque	87120	Bernalillo County	Horizon Academy West	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 998-0459	481	29	16.8	36.2%	61 (12.7%)	13 (2.7%)	393 (81.7%)	6 (1.2%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	88.4	52^nd of 435 public elementary schools	88.0%		75.2	73^rd of 420 public elementary schools	82.6%	21	54.0	46.0	55.0	$7,696
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	7500 La Morada NW	Albuquerque	87120	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Bilingual Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 836-7706	379	26	14.5	99.2%	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	366 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	44.4	228^th of 435 public elementary schools	47.6%		38.9	227^th of 420 public elementary schools	46.0%	1	34.0	25.0	25.0	$11,432
Susie Rayos Marmon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 72nd St NW	Albuquerque	87120	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 831-5400	582	39	15.0	100.0%	55 (9.5%)	22 (3.8%)	433 (74.4%)	13 (2.2%)	51 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	17.2	386^th of 435 public elementary schools	11.3%		14.9	373^rd of 420 public elementary schools	11.2%	13	23.0	10.0	11.0	$9,619
Chaparral Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6325 Milne Rd NW	Albuquerque	87120	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 831-3301	527	40	13.2	100.0%	96 (18.2%)	12 (2.3%)	368 (69.8%)	8 (1.5%)	20 (3.8%)	3 (0.6%)	20 (3.8%)	35.1	284^th of 435 public elementary schools	34.7%		33.5	256^th of 420 public elementary schools	39.0%	28	30.0	21.0	22.0	$11,491
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1900 Atrisco Dr. NW	Albuquerque	87120	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 839-4971	406	33	12.3	100.0%	14 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	388 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17.6	385^th of 435 public elementary schools	11.5%		10.3	395^th of 420 public elementary schools	6.0%	10	21.0	12.0	14.0	$9,587
Painted Sky Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8101 Gavin Dr NW	Albuquerque	87120	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 836-7763	620	45	13.9	100.0%	65 (10.5%)	10 (1.6%)	504 (81.3%)	6 (1.0%)	26 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.1%)	44.9	224^th of 435 public elementary schools	48.5%		29.3	278^th of 420 public elementary schools	33.8%	54	35.0	25.0	24.0	$8,854
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School	Public	K-8	9601 Tierra Pintada NW	Albuquerque	87120	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 253-0200	934	58	16.1	52.9%	95 (10.2%)	37 (4.0%)	626 (67.0%)	18 (1.9%)	123 (13.2%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (3.5%)	54.8	184^th of 435 public elementary schools	57.7%		44.5	194^th of 420 public elementary schools	53.8%	10	45.0	24.0	26.0	$9,400
Lavaland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	501 57th St NW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 836-4911	420	34	12.4	100.0%	26 (6.2%)	5 (1.2%)	374 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	13.3	408^th of 435 public elementary schools	6.2%		11	391^st of 420 public elementary schools	6.9%	17	19.0	8.0	11.0	$8,894
Montessori Of The Rio Grande	Public, Charter	K-5	1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.W.	Albuquerque	87104	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 842-5993	215	17	12.7	14.4%	104 (48.4%)	5 (2.3%)	87 (40.5%)	10 (4.7%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	88.1	56^th of 435 public elementary schools	87.1%		88.1	37^th of 420 public elementary schools	91.2%	19	75.0	35.0	66.0	$8,950
Reginald Chavez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2700 Mountain Rd NW	Albuquerque	87104	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 764-2008	207	21	10.0	100.0%	15 (7.2%)	3 (1.4%)	181 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	19.4	376^th of 435 public elementary schools	13.6%		18.2	354^th of 420 public elementary schools	15.7%	22	21.0	12.0	22.0	$11,074

Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon Academy West

How many students attend Horizon Academy West?

In the 2022-23 school year, 481 students attended Horizon Academy West.

Is Horizon Academy West a good school?

Horizon Academy West ranks 52^nd of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Horizon Academy West?

Students at Horizon Academy West are 82% Hispanic, 13% White, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

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