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Horizon Elementary School vs. Heritage Academy

Should you attend Horizon Elementary School or Heritage Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Horizon Elementary School
934 10th Avenue East
Jerome, ID 83338
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Heritage Academy
500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Horizon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Heritage Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Heritage Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-8
Total Students
646 students
175 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horizon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heritage Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horizon Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heritage Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horizon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heritage Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jerome Joint School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Heritage Academy Inc. School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#589 out of 704 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
#646 out of 704 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horizon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heritage Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jerome Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Heritage Academy Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jerome Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Heritage Academy Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Horizon Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Heritage Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
72
-
Kindergarten Students
135
18
Grade 1 Students
122
20
Grade 2 Students
159
20
Grade 3 Students
158
12
Grade 4 Students
-
24
Grade 5 Students
-
24
Grade 6 Students
-
19
Grade 7 Students
-
16
Grade 8 Students
-
22

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Horizon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jerome Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Heritage Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Heritage Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horizon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jerome Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
60%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horizon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jerome Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heritage Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Heritage Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horizon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jerome Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heritage Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Heritage Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
39%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horizon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jerome Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heritage Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Heritage Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horizon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jerome Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heritage Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Heritage Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horizon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jerome Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heritage Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Heritage Academy Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horizon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jerome Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heritage Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Heritage Academy Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Horizon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jerome Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heritage Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Heritage Academy Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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