Horizon Heights Elementary School (Ranked Top 30% for 2026)

Horizon Heights Elementary School

13601 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928

( shown in map)

Top 30%

Serving 934 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizon Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).

The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 934 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
: Top 30% in TX
: 60% (Top 20%)
: 61% (Top 30%)
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category

Attribute

Most improved public schools

Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Horizon Heights Elementary School's student population of 934 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Horizon Heights Elementary School
Pre-K	96
Kind	114
1	121
2	134
3	150
4	146
5	173

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

934 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School
2024	934
2023	925
2022	964
2021	929
2020	971
2019	971
2018	896
2017	896
2016	925
2015	786
2014	1,088
2013	1,049
2012	1,072
2011	1,011
2010	904
2009	797
2008	798
2007	1,165
2006	928
2005	907
2004	875
2003	962
2002	972
2001	859
2000	876
1999	854
1998	793
1997	749
1996	679
1995	656
1994	641
1993	622
1992	532
1991	480
1990	570
1989	570
1988	484

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2024)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School
2024	39
2023	54
2022	54
2021	55
2020	51
2019	51
2018	49
2017	49
2016	49
2015	41
2014	53
2013	53
2012	50
2011	49
2010	44
2009	40
2008	41
2007	55
2006	48
2005	48
2004	48
2003	52
2002	47
2001	45
2000	48
1999	48
1998	48
1997	43
1996	41
1995	41
1994	37
1993	37
1992	35
1991	38
1990	37
1988	37
1987	45

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

1905

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

50 acres

School Motto

Truth and Honor

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Horizon Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Horizon Heights Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (TX)

#1638 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School
2023	#1638
2022	#2005
2021	#3911
2019	#1172
2018	#1327
2017	#970
2016	#1654
2015	#2122
2014	#4299
2013	#4058
2012	#3536

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

60%

44%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School	Texas	Socorro Independent School District
2023	60%	44%	45%
2022	50%	41%	38%
2021	35%	37%	23%
2019	67%	51%	57%
2018	63%	49%	53%
2017	92%	78%	85%
2016	85%	75%	81%
2015	81%	73%	78%
2014	76%	76%	80%
2013	76%	78%	80%
2012	87%	83%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

61%

51%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School	Texas	Socorro Independent School District
2022	61%	51%	50%
2021	37%	42%	36%
2019	60%	47%	50%
2018	57%	45%	53%
2017	85%	72%	75%
2016	84%	71%	75%
2015	82%	73%	75%
2014	74%	75%	76%
2013	77%	78%	79%
2012	87%	88%	88%
2011	87%	88%	89%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

35-39%

46%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School	Texas	Socorro Independent School District
2022	37%	46%	42%
2021	27%	43%	36%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

14:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2024)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School	Texas	Socorro Independent School District
2024	24:1	14:1
2023	17:1	15:1	17:1
2022	18:1	15:1	17:1
2021	17:1	15:1	16:1
2020	19:1	15:1	17:1
2019	19:1	15:1	17:1
2018	18:1	15:1	18:1
2017	18:1	15:1	18:1
2016	19:1	15:1	18:1
2015	19:1	15:1	18:1
2014	20:1	15:1	19:1
2013	20:1	16:1	19:1
2012	21:1	15:1	18:1
2011	20:1	15:1	17:1
2010	21:1	15:1	17:1
2009	20:1	15:1	16:1
2008	19:1	15:1	16:1
2007	21:1	15:1	17:1
2006	19:1	15:1	17:1
2005	19:1	15:1	17:1
2004	18:1	15:1	17:1
2003	19:1	15:1	17:1
2002	21:1	15:1	17:1
2001	19:1	15:1	17:1
2000	18:1	15:1	16:1
1999	18:1	15:1	15:1
1998	17:1	15:1	14:1
1997	17:1	15:1	15:1
1996	16:1	15:1	16:1
1995	16:1	15:1	16:1
1994	18:1	16:1	15:1
1993	17:1	16:1	16:1
1992	15:1	16:1	16:1
1991	13:1	16:1	15:1
1990	15:1	16:1	18:1
1988	13:1	17:1	18:1
1987	11:1	18:1	22:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School	Texas	Socorro Independent School District
2023	1%	5%
2022	1%	5%
2020	1%	5%	2%
2019	1%	5%	2%
2015	1%	4%
2014	1%	4%	1%
2013	1%	4%	2%
2008	1%	4%	1%
2007	1%	4%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

91%

53%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School	Texas	Socorro Independent School District
2024	91%	53%
2023	90%	53%	91%
2022	91%	53%	91%
2021	92%	53%	91%
2020	92%	53%	91%
2019	92%	53%	91%
2018	91%	52%	92%
2017	91%	52%	92%
2016	92%	52%	93%
2015	91%	52%	86%
2014	94%	52%	92%
2013	94%	51%	91%
2012	96%	51%	91%
2011	95%	50%	92%
2010	97%	49%	93%
2009	98%	48%	94%
2008	96%	47%	93%
2007	92%	46%	93%
2006	91%	46%	93%
2005	90%	45%	94%
2004	90%	44%	94%
2003	91%	43%	93%
2002	90%	42%	93%
2001	89%	41%	92%
2000	92%	40%	93%
1999	92%	39%	92%
1998	91%	38%	92%
1997	89%	38%	91%
1996	86%	37%	91%
1995	84%	36%	90%
1994	83%	36%	90%
1993	81%	35%	91%
1992	84%	35%	90%
1991	82%	34%	90%
1990	78%	33%	91%
1989	76%	33%	90%
1988	73%	32%	90%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

13%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School	Texas	Socorro Independent School District
2024	2%	13%
2023	1%	13%	3%
2022	1%	13%	3%
2021	2%	13%	2%
2020	2%	13%	2%
2019	2%	13%	2%
2018	3%	13%	3%
2017	3%	13%	3%
2016	3%	13%	2%
2015	3%	13%	4%
2014	2%	13%	2%
2013	2%	13%	2%
2012	1%	13%	2%
2011	1%	13%	2%
2010	1%	14%	2%
2009	1%	14%	2%
2008	1%	14%	2%
2007	1%	14%	2%
2006	1%	15%	2%
2005	1%	14%	1%
2004	1%	14%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

25%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School	Texas	Socorro Independent School District
2024	6%	25%
2023	7%	26%	5%
2022	7%	26%	5%
2021	5%	26%	4%
2020	4%	27%	4%
2019	4%	27%	4%
2018	6%	28%	5%
2017	6%	28%	5%
2016	5%	29%	5%
2015	5%	29%	6%
2014	3%	29%	5%
2013	3%	30%	5%
2012	3%	31%	6%
2011	3%	31%	5%
2010	2%	33%	4%
2009	1%	34%	3%
2008	2%	35%	4%
2007	6%	36%	4%
2006	8%	36%	5%
2005	9%	38%	5%
2004	9%	39%	5%
2003	8%	40%	6%
2002	9%	41%	6%
2001	9%	42%	7%
2000	9%	44%	6%
1999	9%	45%	7%
1998	10%	46%	8%
1997	14%	46%	8%
1996	16%	47%	9%
1995	16%	48%	9%
1994	18%	48%	10%
1993	19%	49%	9%
1992	20%	49%	9%
1991	22%	51%	9%
1990	24%	51%	9%
1989	24%	51%	10%
1988	27%	52%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School	Texas	Socorro Independent School District
2024	1%	3%
2023	1%	3%	1%
2021	1%	3%	1%
2020	1%	2%	1%
2019	1%	2%	1%
2011	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.17

0.64

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School	Texas	Socorro Independent School District
2024	0.17	0.64
2023	0.19	0.64	0.17
2022	0.17	0.64	0.17
2021	0.15	0.64	0.16
2020	0.15	0.63	0.16
2019	0.15	0.63	0.16
2018	0.17	0.64	0.15
2017	0.17	0.64	0.15
2016	0.15	0.63	0.15
2015	0.17	0.63	0.20
2014	0.12	0.63	0.16
2013	0.12	0.64	0.17
2012	0.10	0.64	0.17
2011	0.10	0.64	0.16
2010	0.06	0.64	0.13
2009	0.04	0.64	0.13
2008	0.08	0.64	0.13
2007	0.15	0.64	0.14
2006	0.17	0.64	0.14
2005	0.18	0.64	0.13
2004	0.19	0.64	0.14
2003	0.17	0.64	0.14
2002	0.18	0.64	0.15
2001	0.20	0.64	0.16
2000	0.17	0.65	0.15
1999	0.17	0.65	0.16
1998	0.18	0.65	0.17
1997	0.22	0.64	0.18
1996	0.26	0.64	0.19
1995	0.28	0.64	0.20
1994	0.31	0.64	0.20
1993	0.34	0.63	0.19
1992	0.30	0.63	0.19
1991	0.33	0.63	0.19
1990	0.37	0.63	0.18
1989	0.38	0.62	0.19
1988	0.41	0.62	0.19

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

59%

57%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School	Texas	Socorro Independent School District
2024	59%	57%
2023	52%	57%	64%
2022	49%	57%	60%
2021	47%	56%	60%
2020	50%	56%	62%
2019	50%	56%	62%
2018	47%	53%	59%
2017	47%	53%	59%
2016	47%	53%	58%
2015	46%	52%	58%
2014	69%	53%	60%
2013	69%	53%	59%
2012	70%	44%	60%
2011	75%	44%	62%
2010	77%	43%	61%
2009	74%	40%	59%
2008	74%	39%	58%
2007	60%	39%	59%
2006	61%	40%	59%
2005	62%	39%	60%
2004	64%	39%	60%
2003	74%	39%	60%
2002	72%	38%	58%
2001	73%	38%	56%
2000	75%	38%	57%
1999	76%	39%	57%
1998	78%	40%	60%
1997	77%	41%	62%
1996	72%	41%	67%
1995	74%	41%	62%
1994	67%	40%	59%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)
Year	Horizon Heights Elementary School	Texas	Socorro Independent School District
2024	3%	5%
2023	14%	5%	10%
2022	15%	4%	10%
2021	15%	4%	9%
2020	16%	4%	12%
2019	16%	4%	12%
2018	16%	6%	11%
2017	16%	6%	11%
2016	15%	6%	12%
2015	17%	6%	12%
2014	10%	7%	12%
2013	10%	7%	13%
2012	10%	7%	13%
2011	8%	7%	12%
2010	8%	8%	14%
2009	11%	8%	15%
2008	8%	8%	15%
2007	10%	8%	13%
2006	11%	8%	15%
2005	10%	8%	14%
2004	10%	7%	13%
2003	7%	7%	12%
2002	9%	7%	11%
2001	7%	7%	12%
2000	10%	8%	14%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Socorro Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes

School Mascot: Wild Boars

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizon Heights Elementary School's ranking?

Horizon Heights Elementary School is ranked #1638 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.

What schools are Horizon Heights Elementary School often compared to?

Horizon Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Myrtle Cooper Elementary School, Dr Sue A Shook School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).

How many students attend Horizon Heights Elementary School?

934 students attend Horizon Heights Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Horizon Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Heights Elementary School?

Horizon Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Horizon Heights Elementary School offer ?

Horizon Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Horizon Heights Elementary School part of?

Horizon Heights Elementary School is part of Socorro Independent School District.

School Reviews
Review Horizon Heights Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
I am a:
Name or Alias:
Your review:
Rate this school:

�鶹��ý Articles

March 16, 2026

Public School Cybersecurity: Ransomware Risks & Student Data Protection

Learn how public schools address cybersecurity, ransomware threats, and student data protection in 2026, and what parents should know about digital safety.

March 16, 2026

Teacher Housing Initiatives: How Districts Address Affordability

Teacher housing initiatives are helping school districts address affordability challenges while improving recruitment and retention.

March 16, 2026

Teacher Shortage Solutions That Are Working in 2026

Teacher shortage solutions that are working in 2026. Discover grow-your-own programs, teacher residencies, alternative certification, and recruitment strategies.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 934 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
: Top 30%
: 60% (Top 20%)
: 61% (Top 30%)
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education