Serving 940 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blue Horizons Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 940 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Horizons Elementary School's student population of 940 students has grown by 102% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Blue Horizons Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Horizons Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
65%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
21%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Horizons Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Horizons Elementary School is ranked #1232 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Blue Horizons Elementary School?
940 students attend Blue Horizons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Blue Horizons Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Horizons Elementary School?
Blue Horizons Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Horizons Elementary School offer ?
Blue Horizons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Blue Horizons Elementary School part of?
Blue Horizons Elementary School is part of Liberty Elementary District (4266) School District.
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