Horizon School

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590 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Horizon School, located in Murray, Utah, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Murray City School District. Unlike a traditional K-12 campus, Horizon is a dedicated special education school that provides highly individualized instruction and support for students with significant disabilities. The school focuses on creating an inclusive, therapeutic environment where students can develop functional life skills, academic foundations, and social capabilities tailored to their unique developmental needs.

The school is characterized by its small class sizes and a multidisciplinary team approach, which often includes educators, therapists, and support staff working in tandem to ensure each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) is met. Horizon emphasizes a "whole-child" philosophy, prioritizing independence and personal growth to help students transition effectively within the school system and the broader community. By fostering a nurturing and structured atmosphere, the school aims to empower students to achieve their personal best in a setting designed specifically to accommodate their distinct learning requirements.

590

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon School
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	168
Black	20
Asian	9
Two or More	32
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	19

White
338 (57.3 %)
Hispanic
168 (28.5 %)
Two or More
32 (5.4 %)
Black
20 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
19 (3.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Murray District
Phone:	(801)264-7420
Website:	http://schools.murrayschools.org/schools/HZN/mainpage.html
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Horizon School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	91
Grade 6	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Horizon School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	306	51.9%
Male	284	48.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th