Summary:
Horizon Elementary is a public elementary school in Sterling, Virginia, serving 487 students in grades PK-5. As part of the highly-ranked Loudoun County Public Schools district, Horizon Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, diverse student population, and well-resourced learning environment.
Horizon Elementary consistently outperforms the Loudoun County district and the state of Virginia in standardized test scores, particularly in Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.33% of 3rd graders at Horizon Elementary were proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to 78.75% for the Loudoun County district and 70.11% for Virginia. The school's diverse student population, with 49.28% White, 16.63% Hispanic, 21.15% Asian, and 6.78% African American students, is higher than nearby schools like Sterling Elementary and Sully Elementary. Horizon Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Virginia elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its ranking has improved over time.
Horizon Elementary's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students with disabilities. The school's ranking for students with disabilities is particularly impressive, placing it in the top 50 out of 355 Virginia elementary schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, Horizon Elementary has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, around 20%, in contrast to nearby schools like Sterling Elementary and Sully Elementary, which have much higher percentages of low-income students. This high-performing, diverse, and well-resourced school is an exemplary educational institution within the Loudoun County Public Schools district.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Loudoun County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
277th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,711
Students who attend Horizon Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.6
Number of students: 487
Racial breakdown:
White:
49.3%
Asian:
21.1%
Hispanic:
16.6%
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African American:
6.8%
Two or more races:
6.0%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.1%
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