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Horizon Elementary

Summary:

Horizon Elementary is a public elementary school located in Plymouth, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 269 students. It is part of the Plymouth Joint School District, which is ranked 70 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Horizon Elementary has shown fluctuating performance on the Forward Exam, with some grades and subjects performing better than others. In the 2023-2024 school year, Horizon Elementary's 3rd and 4th-grade students performed better than the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. However, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's performance was below the state and district averages in most subjects and grade levels. Horizon Elementary also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 8.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.34% to 31.6% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, Parkview Elementary and Fairview Elementary, which are also part of the Plymouth Joint School District, Horizon Elementary's performance on the Forward Exam is generally lower. Parkview Elementary and Fairview Elementary consistently outperform Horizon Elementary in most subjects and grade levels, with higher percentages of students proficient or better. Additionally, Horizon Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate is higher than Parkview Elementary's 6.8% rate in 2022-2023. However, Horizon Elementary has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 13.3 students per teacher over the past few years, which is lower than the state average and may contribute to more personalized attention for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 411 S Highland Ave
       Plymouth, WI  53073-2534

(920) 892-2225

District: Plymouth Joint School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
401st of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,188 Help


Students who attend Horizon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Riverview Middle
High:    Plymouth High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Hispanic:
5.6%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Horizon Elementary ranks better than 62.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Plymouth Joint School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.5. (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 Horizon Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Plymouth Joint School District. Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary is 13.3. 1 elementary schools in the Plymouth Joint School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horizon Elementary is $14,188, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Plymouth Joint School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Horizon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Elementary 401st of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Horizon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:


Plymouth Joint School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth Joint School District 70th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Horizon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Horizon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 84.14 32nd 1021 96.9%
2009 81.17 78th 1030 92.4%
2010 73.08 217th 1045 79.2%
2011 64.73 373rd 1046 64.3%
2012 79.36 85th 1045 91.9%
2013 82.53 86th 1053 91.8%
2014 82.52 97th 1061 90.9%
2015 60.64 465th 1076 56.8%
2016 44.30 672nd 1075 37.5%
2017 34.83 782nd 1071 27.0%
2018 54.00 509th 1025 50.3%
2019 76.58 196th 1037 81.1%
2021 73.66 236th 1050 77.5%
2022 58.88 471st 1067 55.9%
2023 59.21 469th 1067 56.0%
2024 65.50 401st 1061 62.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Horizon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.40 510th 721 29.3%
2021 61.38 207th 746 72.3%
2022 72.86 125th 748 83.3%
2023 45.95 394th 770 48.8%
2024 39.27 478th 790 39.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Horizon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.56 486th 854 43.1%
2019 77.41 98th 874 88.8%
2021 73.44 132nd 847 84.4%
2022 66.79 210th 859 75.6%
2023 50.29 431st 871 50.5%
2024 56.44 361st 866 58.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Horizon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.80 337th 997 66.2%
2019 79.10 138th 1002 86.2%
2021 67.39 294th 1004 70.7%
2022 66.81 318th 1017 68.7%
2023 70.37 278th 1010 72.5%
2024 68.33 314th 1011 68.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Horizon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.65 682nd 997 31.6%
2019 71.05 247th 1002 75.3%
2021 77.25 166th 1003 83.4%
2022 51.39 544th 1017 46.5%
2023 47.13 608th 1011 39.9%
2024 60.86 433rd 1012 57.2%
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Rank History for White students at Horizon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.50 406th 704 42.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Horizon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 256 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 262
1993 282 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 287
1994 245 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 248
1995 280 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 282
1996 280 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 282
1997 284 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 289
1998 281 0 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 288
1999 267 0 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 277
2000 264 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 272
2001 308 1 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 317
2002 302 1 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 302 1 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 319 0 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2005 310 1 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 319
2006 302 1 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 308
2007 338 3 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 349
2008 347 3 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2009 331 7 5 9 2 n/a n/a 0 354
2010 299 4 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2011 285 1 3 8 1 0 13 0 311
2012 253 1 1 4 1 0 12 0 272
2013 241 1 1 4 0 0 10 0 257
2014 255 2 4 5 0 0 8 0 274
2015 259 2 7 9 0 0 7 0 284
2016 273 2 6 14 0 0 6 0 301
2017 268 3 8 18 0 0 6 0 303
2018 270 6 6 15 0 0 4 0 301
2019 263 3 6 12 0 0 6 0 290
2020 252 3 6 11 0 0 5 0 277
2021 222 1 5 11 0 0 4 0 243
2022 243 1 2 15 0 0 6 0 267
2023 243 1 1 15 0 0 9 0 269

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 262 14.8 17.7 8.8
1993 287 14.0 20.5 7.3
1994 248 14.0 17.7 6.5
1995 282 16.6 17.0 5.3
1996 282 16.6 17.0 5.3
1997 289 15.1 19.1 5.9
1998 288 14.4 20.0 5.2
1999 277 16.1 17.2 9.4
2000 272 14.9 18.3 9.2
2001 317 16.9 18.8 9.1
2002 311 19.0 16.4 8.7
2003 311 19.0 16.4 8.7
2004 330 19.5 16.9 10
2005 319 19.5 16.4 n/a
2006 308 17.5 17.6 n/a
2007 349 18.5 18.9 12.9
2008 361 18.0 20.1 15
2009 354 19.0 18.6 16.7
2010 320 16.4 19.4 25.3
2011 311 16.6 18.6 29.3
2012 272 16.1 16.8 26.5
2013 257 17.1 14.9 25.3
2014 274 18.1 15.1 25.2
2015 284 n/a n/a 25.7
2016 301 18.0 16.7 24.6
2017 303 18.2 16.6 20.8
2018 301 19.0 15.7 21.6
2019 290 19.3 15.0 27.2
2020 277 20.2 13.6 24.9
2021 243 19.0 12.7 27.6
2022 267 21.0 12.7 27.3
2023 269 20.1 13.3 31.6

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 262 14.8 17.7 8.8
1993 287 14.0 20.5 7.3
1994 248 14.0 17.7 6.5
1995 282 16.6 17.0 5.3
1996 282 16.6 17.0 5.3
1997 289 15.1 19.1 5.9
1998 288 14.4 20.0 5.2
1999 277 16.1 17.2 9.4
2000 272 14.9 18.3 9.2
2001 317 16.9 18.8 9.1
2002 311 19.0 16.4 8.7
2003 311 19.0 16.4 8.7
2004 330 19.5 16.9 10
2005 319 19.5 16.4 n/a
2006 308 17.5 17.6 n/a
2007 349 18.5 18.9 12.9
2008 361 18.0 20.1 15
2009 354 19.0 18.6 16.7
2010 320 16.4 19.4 25.3
2011 311 16.6 18.6 29.3
2012 272 16.1 16.8 26.5
2013 257 17.1 14.9 25.3
2014 274 18.1 15.1 25.2
2015 284 n/a n/a 25.7
2016 301 18.0 16.7 24.6
2017 303 18.2 16.6 20.8
2018 301 19.0 15.7 21.6
2019 290 19.3 15.0 27.2
2020 277 20.2 13.6 24.9
2021 243 19.0 12.7 27.6
2022 267 21.0 12.7 27.3
2023 269 20.1 13.3 31.6

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $234 (2.2%) $10,642 (97.8%) $10,876
2020 $182 (1.6%) $11,384 (98.4%) $11,566
2021 $385 (2.7%) $13,803 (97.3%) $14,188

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Horizon Elementary

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 196th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 469th of 1067 Elementary schools
 25.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Elementary)47.743.6
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Joint School District)41.446.4
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Horizon Elementary)64.674.4
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plymouth Joint School District)57.565.6
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Elementary)55.644.7
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Joint School District)53.348.4
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Elementary)68.951.1
 17.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth Joint School District)61.860.2
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Horizon Elementary)68.961.7
 7.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Plymouth Joint School District)61.863.3
 1.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Horizon Elementary)73.344.7
 28.7%
   4th Grade Science (Plymouth Joint School District)72.457.8
 14.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students290269
 7.2%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic1215
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White263243
 7.6%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.2%31.6%
 4.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon Elementary

Students who attend Horizon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverview Middle
High : Plymouth High

Students at Horizon Elementary are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Horizon Elementary.

Horizon Elementary ranks 401st of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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