Top Rankings
Horizon Academy West School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 524 students in Horizon Academy West School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Horizon Academy West School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
926 Schools
# Students
524 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Horizon Academy West School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 141 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.56
% American Indian
2%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
81%
62%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
11%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,071 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,565 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,071
$14,756
Spending / Student
$9,565
$14,121
Best Horizon Academy West School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Horizon Academy West School District?
Horizon Academy West School District manages 1 public schools serving 524 students.
What is the rank of Horizon Academy West School District?
Horizon Academy West School District is ranked #22 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Horizon Academy West School District?
81% of Horizon Academy West School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Horizon Academy West School District?
Horizon Academy West School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Horizon Academy West School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,565 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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